Author: Rob Cline

Recently, country singer/songwriter Davie Allan Coe passed away. He penned a song that Johnny Paycheck took all the way to the top of the country charts in 1977. That song, “Take This Job and Shove It,” became so popular that a movie with the same name came out in 1981.… Read more: A Recovery Lesson from a Famous Country Song

You have likely arrived at this blog looking for information about substance use disorders, their treatment, and the recovery journey. If so, you have come to the right place. But bear with us for a few paragraphs as we consider competition and the role it tends to play in our… Read more: Your Recovery Is Not a Competitive Activity

Almost everyone (it sure would be nice if we could just say “everyone”) understands the importance of kindness in the world. Each and every one of us goes through hard times, and the kindness of others can be the encouragement we need to make it through. Each of us also… Read more: Considering the Power of Kindness in Recovery

In a recent post, we examined the dangers of so-called “gas station heroin,” products that can be picked up in your local convenience store, which only lead to dangerous situations and symptoms that are far more than just inconvenient. We emphasized that tianeptine and 7-OH are opioids that are often… Read more: The Truth About the Dangers of Opioids

In 1987, Michael Douglas starred in the movie Wall Street. Perhaps the most famous scene from the movie involves Douglas’ character, Gordon Gekko, giving a speech in which he extols the virtue of greed.  That position, of course, is not the one most of us hold when it comes to… Read more: Get Greedy When it Comes to Growth in Recovery