Recovery

Alcohol is a powerful force that if not moderated properly can take control of our lives. People tend to underestimate the powerful hold that it can have on you. Because of this, alcohol addiction is a very real problem. That does not mean you should ignore it and that it is unbeatable; it means you

On July 8, 2017, at the young age of 39, actor Nelsan Ellis of True Blood fame died doing something usually good for one’s health. He quit drinking. The problem was that Ellis was an alcoholic, in and out of treatment facilities, and he attempted to quit alone. You know how when people bench-press weights

Summer isn’t over yet! The skies are usually still blue and sunny about now. Cars are still passing by with the windows open and some music blaring. People are enjoying summertime activities, like swimming, lying on the beach, going to concerts, maybe cooking out at a few backyard parties. Summertime means socialization, and often summertime

They say that laughter is the best medicine. We have all heard this from time to time, but have we really ever stopped to consider the weight of these words? The phrase is commonly used among people suffering from an illness, a bout of bad luck, or just a bad day. However, those who struggle

The beginning of the year holds many traditions: we watch a ball drop, we kiss someone at midnight, we make noise, and we make resolutions on how to better ourselves. Also, we drink. Here we are now, over a week into the new year. Have you made any resolutions? If so, how are you holding

The holidays are approaching like a speeding train.  In American cultural myth, it’s a time for good food, good company, and good times. If you are struggling with recovery from alcoholism, it’s also a time of stress and challenges. Alcoholic beverages often make an occasion feel celebratory. How do you join in without feeling obligated

Friends don’t let friends drive drunk. If you’re old enough, you’ll remember that campaign from the Ad Council. The six-word phrase doesn’t leave room for interpretation. If you know someone is about to drive drunk, you are supposed to try and prevent it. So how far can someone go to prevent drunk driving? What are

Stereotypical as it may be, comedians have long been associated with drinking and doing drugs. Entertainers in general seem to receive this stereotype. Musicians, actors, comedians, even some athletes are associated with partying. Surely not every entertainer abuses substances. However, as in life, many do abuse, and so in the end we see tragic deaths

A good samaritan, as defined in legal terms by US Legal, is “someone who renders aid in an emergency to an injured person on a voluntary basis.” The Good Samaritan Law, which exists nationally but under different terms by state, grants these good Samaritans immunity. Three conditions must be met for immunity to be granted.

For years you have been making excuses to why you can’t get sober, continuing to fuel your addiction. You know it’s easy to make these excuses and recovery is going to be hard, but without taking those first steps your life isn’t going to get better, you may die and your family will lose you