Pain Management without Chemistry
Pain need not be unmanageable to those in recovery. While prescription medications may appear to be the fastest solution for managing...
Growing Recovery
Sustaining recovery is similar to growing a plant. Even when the seed sprouts, without sufficient water or fertilizer, the plant will be...
The Soundtrack of One's Life
Music has the capacity to connect us instantaneously with powerful memories. When the memory is pleasant or loving, the effect can be...
Motivation for Recovery
Often we hear, "if the addict isn't ready to stop using, they won't", or ""you gotta wanna". This is not necessarily so for everyone...
Breaking Free from the Past
A higher proportion of women in treatment for substance use than in the average populations report history of abuse. Substance use, at...
The Role of Primary and Specialty Care in Recovery
When is the last time youve seen your doctor? Those with substance abuse disorders tend to avoid going to their doctor. Reasons vary,...
