Author: Justin Mckibben Whoever though that writing would inspire freedom in recovery? I know before getting sober I had no clue the power of the written word, and now…
By Cheryl Steinberg If you’re worried you don’t measure up, that could actually be a sign that you do. There’s an old philosopher’s riddle that ponders whether you can ever…
Author: Justin Mckibben The music industry is well known for a population consisting mostly of young people who thrive off the evolution of pop culture, and often the fame and…
By Cheryl Steinberg Taking other people’s inventory, you know you do it. Or you have done it in the past. Probably early on in your recovery as well as on…
By Cheryl Steinberg According to large studies that focus on diseases, most people who have a diagnosable addiction problem tend to quit using drugs around their mid-20s and, without treatment….
Author: Justin Mckibben For anyone who has experienced depression, there is a noticeable difference between that deep and sometimes manic emotion and a rational sadness. Depression is a mood disorder…
Author: Justin Mckibben Every once in a while people who are actively addicted to using and abusing drugs or alcohol have co-dependent drug-related relationships with their loved ones, and once…
Author: Justin Mckibben Benzodiazepines (Benzo) are a class of prescription drugs that are mainly prescribed for the treatment of anxiety and panic disorder. Examples of benzodiazepines include Valium, Xanax, and…
By Cheryl Steinberg AA and other 12 Step fellowships promise anonymity but, don’t be confused; it’s not the same thing as ‘confessional privilege,’ the expectation of confidentiality when one confesses…
By Cheryl Steinberg It’s a difference between two words – two words that seem almost interchangeable – although, that difference is all important when it comes to a certain type…
By Cheryl Steinberg Research on the possibility of cell phone addiction is in its infancy, and much of it centers around the habits of the youngest millennials, specifically teens and…
Author: Justin Mckibben Philadelphia has officially thrown its hat in the ring, joining the ranks in marijuana drug law reform the state has now become the largest city in the…