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Enabling: How to Be a Rockstar

Enabling: How to Be a Rockstar

  • Posted on December 5, 2015
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It’s extremely cliche that a “Rockstar” would go out due to a drug or alcohol related death. It takes tragedies such as Scott Weiland’s death in order for society to take some form of notice to the epidemics that riddle our society. It’s very easy to point the finger in a case like Scott’s where he lived a life of excess in the public eye and stigma enlaced. If you take a minute and look around you, there are Rockstars everywhere: your uncle that is the life of the party, your cousin who…continue reading →
The Holiday Setup: Awareness in Action

The Holiday Setup: Awareness in Action

  • Posted on December 1, 2015
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At this point, you made it through Thanksgiving. It will be a good practice to step back and reflect on what worked as well as what didn’t work, a mental replay of your weekend. I definitely suggest a pencil and paper so you can start fixating the pros and cons. Here are a few questions that can guide you: How did your friend/family member perceive your honesty and making yourself accountable? Were there any awkward moments while walking into the gathering? During? Who were you most happy to see? What did it feel…continue reading →
Thanksgiving: Don’t KiLL the Duck

Thanksgiving: Don’t KiLL the Duck

  • Posted on November 24, 2015
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Thanksgiving is just a few days away. You recently stopped using, but you are about to encounter your family for the first time. You’re already dreading the one family member you used to party with that won’t be happy about you not partaking in the drinking (I was that guy). Your cousin who you used to “go for a walk” with will be expecting you join him/her. Your great aunt has been living with your family for a few years and now you’re afraid you’ll be tempted to raid the medicine cabinet as…continue reading →