Singer and Actor, Jared Leto’s Brush With The Dark Side
Heartthrob/actor/rockstar Jared Leto recently spoke to U.K. magazine The Big Issue about his consideration to deal drugs as a struggling teenager. Mr. “Angel Face” (Fight Club – 1999) recently wrote a...
View ArticleWhat Role Does Family Play in the Recovery Process?
Recovery from drug or alcohol addiction is no walk in the park. In order to help ensure a successful and long-lasting sobriety, family and friends must take on a number of responsibilities. In this...
View ArticleThe Ins and Outs of 12 Step Programs – Freedom from Despair
Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Smokers Anonymous, Over-eaters Anonymous, are all variations of the 12 Step Program, billed as a “non-denominational rehabilitation program” for people with...
View ArticleWhy Would You Want Sober Living?
With many innovative programs designed to meet the needs of those suffering from substance abuse, sober living is about “living” not just surviving. Many facilities provide sober living homes for...
View ArticleCombating An Addictive Personality
Though most individuals have habits, those with addictive personalities are unable to control them; engaging in them to excess. If you struggle with an addictive personality, there are methods...
View ArticleRussell Brand – His Personal Story And Keys To Recovery
With over a decade of sobriety under his belt, you might say that Russell Brand has it made. The actor has a home, a job, quality friends, a cat…. But temptation is still a daily struggle. The...
View ArticleMassage Benefits for Substance Abuse Recovery
Between social programs, lost wages, treatment, crime, prevention and intervention, the National Institute of Drug Addiction estimates the cost of U.S. substance abuse at a whopping $484 billion per...
View ArticleFamily Roles In Addiction Recovery
Substance abuse can wreak havoc on the family dynamic. Loved ones often attempt to address the issue through practices that ultimately encourage the addict’s use and behaviors instead of inhibit...
View Article7 Tips For Family Recovery In Alcohol Addiction
For many individuals, the occasional alcohol indulgence can provide social entertainment without issue. Unfortunately, for recovering alcoholics who have committed to sobriety and who abstain from use,...
View ArticleTips To Keep Your Sobriety Resolutions Long-Term
Sobriety is a popular choice for many during the New Year, due mainly to the potential for new beginnings and a clean slate. Perhaps nothing better signals a “fresh start” than New Years Eve, and as...
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