Category: Rehab

No one is ever having a bad time in an ad for alcoholic beverages—at least not by the end of the ad. If someone in a commercial is down in the dumps during the first moments on screen, they will inevitably be cheered up by the end. Their improved mood… Read more: Do Not Let Alcohol Advertising Chip Away at Your Recovery Resolve

Dancing with the Stars—the popular reality show featuring professional dancers teaching celebrities to dance and compete on live television—has been on the air (or at least streaming) since 2005. As we write this, the show is in the midst of its 35th season. That significant staying power is a hallmark… Read more: Recovery Lessons from Dancing with the Stars

When you think about the great discoveries and inventions that humans have made, things like fire, the wheel, the printing press, electricity, and many more likely come immediately to mind. We would like to add one to your list that we suspect you did not land on right away. We… Read more: Pause for a Moment to Think About the Importance of Pauses

As a rule, you probably do not come to this blog hoping to find deep dives into pop culture. But every now and again, we find that a song, a television show, or a comic book hero can provide some ideas that can be applied to the recovery journey. In… Read more: A Pop Culture Roundup of Recovery Advice

When you are struggling with drugs or alcohol, it can seem as though you are all alone in your difficulties. After all, a substance use disorder impacts relationships in a couple of ways—neither of them good.  First, you may be embarrassed about your substance use and therefore try to keep… Read more: Remember Your Sources of Support When Times Are Tough