- Considering the Power of Kindness in Recovery
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 - The Truth About the Dangers of Opioids
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 - Get Greedy When it Comes to Growth in Recovery
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 - Steer Clear of ‘Gas Station Heroin’
When you head to your local gas station, there are plenty of things you might be looking to buy. Fuel for your car might top that list. But inside the store, you can also find snacks, coffee and fountain drinks, newspapers and magazines, and so on. One gas station, which… Read more: Steer Clear of ‘Gas Station Heroin’ - Lessons About Recovery From the Olympics
You have almost certainly arrived at this blog looking for information about substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health disorders, the treatment process, and the recovery journey. That’s fair enough—and we promise we’ll get there shortly. But first, we want to talk about the Olympics. If you watched any of the… Read more: Lessons About Recovery From the Olympics