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Honest, faith-aware writing on what men face in addiction recovery — from the people who walk this road every day.
The Power of a Planner Throughout Recovery
Northwestern Medicine shares that people who don't have a healthy, consistent routine tend to fight against:
Men's Treatment
The world of substance abuse treatment is dynamic and ever-changing. In the last 15 years, more specified methods have begun to take hold. From clinical methods to medical philosophies the variety of…
4 Thoughts to Help the Addict You Love
Working in the substance abuse treatment field I'm exposed to many opportunities to sit down with families looking for help for a loved one struggling with addiction. As a recovering addict myself wit…
How to Recognize When a Loved One Is Suffering from Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcohol is almost everywhere in our society and a staple at most social events – cue the ballgame, barbecue, office party, dinner out, or couples game night. So, how can you tell if your loved one has…
Daily Truths to Remind Yourself of Throughout Your Recovery
Not only should you recognize what you don't need to say to yourself (anything brought on by things such as shame, regret, or harsh words from unsupportive people), but it's also important to know wha…
3 Hard Questions to Ask Yourself Before Integration
Addiction recovery requires lots of soul-searching — and that's no easy task. Soul-searching requires you to dig deep into the worst parts of yourself, the best parts of yourself, and everything in be…
Online Rehab, the treatment option of the future.
The world is changing. The world is changing at a pace that seems difficult to keep up with. At times, even impossible. Businesses are clamoring to keep up with technology and provide customers with p…
Lingo to Leave Behind After Recovery
The journey through recovery teaches people which healthy practices to take along and which unhealthy practices to leave behind. However, these "practices," both ones to take and ones to leave, aren't…
3 Friends You Might Not Expect During Recovery
When you're open to receiving help with addiction, you've taken a huge, empowering first step. You've stepped into a role of humility, of laying down your pride and admitting that you need help with s…
3 Tips for Pursuing an Education While in Recovery
It's no secret that pursuing a degree, finishing a degree, or seeking any additional education likely took the backseat when it came to pursuing addiction recovery — and rightfully so, of course. Howe…
Getting Back Up
I never thought I'd relapse. Not that didn't think the disease of addiction wasn't real or that I was untouchable or stronger than those that do relapse. I just felt great. I felt strong. Treatment ha…
Facing and Processing the Shame of Your Past (in a Healthy Way)
The truth is, most people enter an addiction recovery treatment program because they recognize that there is a problem in their life; a problem big enough to block out the joy and steal any of life's…
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