Defensiveness Defensiveness is a familiar response early in recovery. It is an attempt to hide shame, to convince others (and…
Honesty — it's the absolute essential ingredient to maintaining my sobriety. When I was using, lying was second nature, even…
Zimmerman has worked at Meadows for nearly a decade, specializing in young adults. Submitted photo The Need for Disordered…
What was the A-HA moment that led to the creation of I AM Teen Strong? In 2017, I found myself…
Host a dinner party or have a movie night in your own backyard. " Back to School: This month is…
A key component of the tribal program is peer support services, where individuals in recovery are guided by fellow tribal…
Every August 31, International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) brings a global community together to take action on overdose. It is…
Sound healing is an ancient practice that’s been used in cultures all over the world—from Indigenous drumming to Tibetan singing…
We live in a trauma-saturated world. Just turn on the evening news and you’ll see violence, disaster, and suffering. It’s…
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Understanding the complex relationship between mental health and substance use is essential, particularly when these issues occur simultaneously. This situation,…
By Cary Bayer Love songs from Broadway and Hollywood musicals speak of the intoxicating freshness of falling in love in…
"The Phoenix is a nationwide recovery organization that approaches the challenges of recovery through addressing physical health and well-being." …