SAD and Substance Use Disorders are a Problematic Pairing
The late fall and winter months are notable for many things—many of which are delightful. But...
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Category: Depression
- Be Like Batman with a Metaphorical Utility Belt for Sobriety
One of the things that makes Batman…well…Batman is that he always seems to be prepared for anything he might encounter. This is a guy who keeps shark repellant handy, after all. The Dark Knight keeps an impressive (some might say an improbable) number of gadgets in his utility belt. So… Read more: Be Like Batman with a Metaphorical Utility Belt for Sobriety - Enjoy a Sober Summer with a Little Planning
Summertime is on its way. It can be a wonderful time to spend with family and friends enjoying a wide variety of activities. If you are newly sober (or even if you have been in recovery for quite some time), it is important to pick your summertime fun with care—and… Read more: Enjoy a Sober Summer with a Little Planning - Tactical Recovery Can Help Veterans in Crisis
The brave people who serve in our country’s armed forces are often perceived as perfect, unflappable warriors—individuals who can overcome any obstacle while working to protect the freedoms Americans treasure. We rightly lionize the service members who make the ultimate sacrifice and regularly recognize the many other kinds of sacrifices… Read more: Tactical Recovery Can Help Veterans in Crisis - The Importance of Your Mental Health in Recovery
From time to time, we all experience unpleasant emotions. We might feel sad or lonely or angry or bored or worried. All of those emotions—and many more besides—are perfectly natural and perfectly appropriate in any number of situations. Generally speaking, when you are feeling one of those emotions, you probably… Read more: The Importance of Your Mental Health in Recovery - Smoking of Any Kind is Not Smart
You have probably heard the expression “where there’s smoke, there’s fire.” Generally, it is used to suggest that if something seems suspicious (that’s the smoke), there is probably something going on (that’s the fire). But when it comes to substance use disorders and the recovery journey, anything you smoke has… Read more: Smoking of Any Kind is Not Smart