Thanksgiving celebrations in 2020, like everything thing else this year, may be a bit untraditional. Many in our communities continue to feel the stress of the ongoing pandemic and the lingering political tensions. Quite a few of us are worried about staying safe and...
Long before the pandemic, autumn anxiety was real. For many sensitive folks — as well as the estimated 10 million people who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) — the numerous seasonal and lifestyle changes that accompany fall can cause something called...
No one can argue that these are tough times. It doesn’t matter if you are new to sober living or have been in recovery for some time—the COVID-19 pandemic affects us all. People around the world are experiencing unprecedented upheaval and uncertainty. Collectively, we...
In most 12-step fellowships, we hear the word “sponsor” thrown around quite a bit. To the uninitiated, the role of this person is hazy at best. Of course, it brings to mind lucrative deals with athletic brands, or Little League teams brought to you by the local pizza...
Newly emerging research suggests that there has been a huge uptick in drug overdoses since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent data indicates that several key contributors are fuelling the rise – including a loss of critical funding for treatment programs,...
Why we should take slowing down seriously When I stumbled into a 12-step program in my twenties, in an effort to salvage what was left of my life, I found myself overrun by feelings of panic, remorse, and general anxiety. I sought out help because I was tired of...
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