Most people have either had a hangover or know someone who has had a hangover at some point in their lives. Many people consider a hangover the price of having…
When it comes to decision-making, perhaps Teddy Roosevelt put it best. Roosevelt once said, “In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.” This look at decision-making can be applied perfectly to the recovery journey.
The famed 19th-century psychologist and philosopher, William James, once said that “It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome.” For those of us in the mental health care and recovery field, this concept remains crucial.
If you go to one of the thousands of 12-Step meetings held every day around the world, chances are you are going to hear or read something about “How It Works.” This reading offers a concise breakdown of what the Twelve Steps are, who they can help, and of course, how they work.
When your child, your brother, your sister, or your best friend enters an addiction recovery program, it can be a very emotional time for you as well. Relief, anxiety, fear,…