We have heard this phrase many times. We have heard it from those stealing painkillers from their family. We have heard it from those who have lived decades with...
What are the Warning Signs or a Relapse
Relapse doesn't happen overnight. Several relapse warning signs appear before you fall completely back into chemical dependency. In addition, one slip may not mean...
How do I stop?
You have come here because drug or alcohol use has become a large part of your life. From the outside it may seem like everything is okay. But there's a nagging thought...
One Word Mantra
Your spirituality strengthens you. No matter what your belief system, nurturing your inner world will help you cope with what the real world throws at you. Regular...
Rat out your disease!
How long have you been hiding? That bottle of pills, flask of liquor, or rock of coke has been within reach for awhile now. You have stashed away your tools- whether...
Alcohol is a Drug?
Yes. Alcohol is a drug. There is no way around it. As the most widely used and accepted drug, alcohol has wreaked havoc on millions of families. People from all...
Only the Person who Risks is Truly Free
To laugh is to risk appearing the fool. To weep is to risk being called sentimental. To reach out to another is to risk involvement. To expose feelings is to risk...
Free Worksheet: Cost of Addiction
What does Your Addiction Cost? Millions of people affected by drugs and alcohol continue to endure the damages of addiction because they don't think they can afford to...
Perfection of the Present Day
In 1806 Rev. William Law published A Guide to Rest. In it he wrote this: "Do not therefore please yourself with thinking how piously you would act and submit to God in...
3 Fun Ways to Avoid Triggers
Have you ever arrived at home or work without really noticing how you got there? All your remember was getting in your car. You automatically got to where you were...