It’s hard to get close to people who keep you at arm’s length. They may seem intimidating to approach at first because of their hard exterior, but you might find that if you try hard enough, you can break down those walls and discover a...
The Pursuit of Pleasure in American Society Drug and alcohol addiction doesn’t always stem from anguish and painful experiences. We just want to be happy. In fact, the pursuit of happiness is one of our unalienable rights as human beings, as is oft quoted from the...
You’ve had a rough day and you’re ready to let out some steam with the next person who asks, “How are you doing?” Instead of getting a reassuring, validating response that acknowledges how you’re feeling in the moment, you receive a response like, “You’re not...
Forty is the new 30 and 30 is the new 20. This is the sign of the times which marks our desire to stay young forever and also reflects an overall slower emotional growth (emotional immaturity) for multiple generations. Since it’s becoming more socially acceptable...
Still feeling exhausted after 8 hours of sleep? Don’t drink alcohol. While wine may be a popular sleep aid for many, alcohol works contrary to popular belief. The buzz that kicks in after a few drinks may make your head drop with drowsiness, giving you...
Call it self-awareness, spiritual awakening, epiphany, “aha” moment or moment of clarity -- all of these terms boil down to a moment in time when one realizes the truth about something that changes his or her life forever. Under the influence of drug and alcohol...
Dogs are a man’s best friend for a reason. They’re loyal, cuddly, protective, serving, and smart companions that instinctively know how to comfort you when you’re down or even rescue you in an emergency. Service dogs have been trained to help the blind or those...
Your coworkers are inviting you to hang out with them again after work…only this time, you are trying to actively abstain from alcohol. They never knew you were recovering from alcohol addiction. All they know is that you’re super fun to be around and that’s...
You know the mantra: You are what you eat. Cut out the fatty foods so you don’t clog your arteries with cholesterol. Go easy on the cheese and butter and eat your veggies. If you want to live longer, eat more fish, fruits, yogurt and...
When you’ve got nothing left to lose, you are capable of anything – which can be good or bad. For risk-takers, this can be an opportunity to live like you’ve never lived before. It’s the beginning of a new life, a fresh start, to go...