If you have not experienced the disease of addiction, you may feel unsure of how to talk about it. For example, what do you call someone who struggles with addiction? Our culture tends to use words like “addict,” “alcoholic,” and “junkie”–labels that exacerbate stigma and compound the harm. Substance dependency is a complicated and difficult
Between personal ups and downs, political upheaval, and an incredibly disruptive pandemic, most Americans suffer a substantial amount of anxiety and insomnia. It’s common knowledge that we have a notoriously heavy workload. We operate with renowned ambition. Many of us succumb to the cultural tendency to bite off more than we can chew in almost
Social pressures and other common triggers are abundant during the summer months of warmth and relaxation. Many outdoor gatherings in the summertime commonly have alcohol present, which can be a trigger for those in active recovery. Luckily, many of the popular drinks found at bars and restaurants can be recreated in the comfort of your
Thoughts as We Focus on Recovery in 2018 Recovery from addiction is not always easy. It’s not meant to be easy. But seeing that light at the end of the tunnel means the world to me. As long as I keep pushing towards that light, I trust that God is leading me on the right