Browsing all posts in July, 2010.

Does It Really Matter If Addiction Is a Disease?

Lately I have been hearing a lot about certain claims of cures and the importance of understanding addiction as a disease. I’m in the camp that it is a disease. I’ve studied enough of the scientific research to know that the brains of addicts are different – whether that was true before they started using [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-11

Lindsey Lohan sentenced to 90 days. She is still permitted to take her prescription drugs – Dilaudid Ambien Adderall – doesn't seem like… # I would love to get feedback from anyone using the iPromises Recovery Companion for iPhone. Any ideas for future versions?… # Powered by Twitter Tools

Book Review: Leave the Light On

Book Review by Suzanne K of "Leave the Light On: A Memoir of Recovery and Self-Discovery" by Jennifer Storm.

How to Deal with Rejection in Sobriety by Guest Writer Suzanne K

No one likes the feeling of being rejected, but when you’re in recovery, having others reject you is a double whammy. Not only are you struggling to hold on to your newly-found sobriety, but you are tentatively trying to resume a normal life – with all the stresses that entails. No wonder you feel frustrated, [...]

5 Ways to Prepare for a Summer Trip

If you are going away this summer, it’s important to keep in mind what support you might need when out of town. For some people, being away from their normal routine can be a trigger of sorts. If you are going to a place where people will be drinking, especially touristy destinations like beach towns, [...]