Did you know that mid-January is when people stop working on their resolutions for the New Year? This type of information is one of the reasons that a person may not even come up with a resolution in the first place. Rather than to fail with something, not setting goals at all could seem like […]
Author Archives: Drew Powell
To remain sober, there are different layers to recovery that are extremely helpful. You have unity, recovery, and service that are instrumental to prevent relapse. The reality of recovery is that relapse can be a possibility at any given time due to the nature of addiction being cunning, baffling, and powerful. Your addiction is waiting […]
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Holidays are that time of year where everyone is in the hustle and bustle of all things that are festive. School vacation, holiday work parties, friend gift exchanges, family gatherings, shopping, decorating, you name it, all of it take a toll on self-care. While this time of year is fun and exciting, your recovery can […]
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Now that you are sober, you may question what is next. Being in recovery means that everything must change, especially your lifestyle. Hanging out with people who drink and use like you did or hanging out in places that bring on cravings, can cause more harm than good. The only thing you should change in […]
When people think of drugs and alcohol, a common visual people think of is partying or going to happy hour with friends. Although those who are in the throes of addiction are probably not having fun any longer, they still try to convince themselves they are as an excuse to not pursue sobriety. One misconception […]
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We live in a world full of people who overuse their phones on a daily basis and “feel naked” without having their device in their hands at all times. To help combat this digital dependence, there is a promotion of digital wellness that is beginning through the assistance of Google. Although you would think Google […]
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One of the ways people in a 12-Step program become alienated is when they hear they must find a Higher Power. The most confusing part of the Higher Power is that some members of a 12-Step program chose to call their Higher Power “God”. For someone who considers themselves an agnostic or an atheist, the […]
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People who are addicted to drugs and alcohol have been described as “childish, emotionally sensitive, and grandiose” because of fear. When you feel backed into a corner by others, you may find you want to retaliate either by lashing out, taking things way too personal, or a combination of both. The question is: Do you […]
Balance is one of those words that means something different to everyone and is something that many people try to achieve daily. The real question is whether there such a thing as finding true balance? Balance is one of those things that endlessly changes depending on the stage of life you are in and where […]
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When the holidays come around, this time of the year can be difficult for those who have lost someone they loved. Everyone around you seems to be in the holiday spirit and you are focused on your bereavement. The thought may cross your mind that a drink or a drug would make you forget about […]