Get What you Need: Guts to Recover

Get What you Need: Guts to Recover

It matters not how long it’s taken. The important thing is that you’ve made it this far and you are here to experience the next opportunity. The decision to do something about your challenge(s) is all you really need. Once you’ve decided, you can do something about it.. What is it that has been so challenging for you? What needs are not being met? What do you want to accomplish? … WHAT ? Why is it that you want to do something about it? Why do you want to accomplish_(what)_? What is your…continue reading →
Transitions: YOUR Next Step

Transitions: YOUR Next Step

There will come a point that it will be time to move on. Detox is not quite a day at the spa. Usually, they’re pretty drab institutional settings, but they may be the kind of life saver that may be available at that moment. It’s not uncommon that people go to detox and then continue using their substance of choice shortly after. Sweating profusely through the night while being in constant physical pain for a few days is enough mental anguish to make anyone want to run out the door before getting to…continue reading →
The Counter Culture of Recovery

The Counter Culture of Recovery

“Sex, Drugs and Rock n Roll” is a term that millions of us are familiar with whether you experienced it or not. Today, “Recovery” is a term more widely used than ever before and at the same time, what does it really mean? The Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) currently defines it as “A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self- directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.” I like that. I define it as not using alcohol or other drugs to…continue reading →