Step 4: “Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.” Looking Inward When working the 12 steps of recovery, many people will admit to hitting a wall when it comes to the fourth step. Admitting to powerlessness, recognizing that a power greater than oneself can restore one’s sanity, and turning one’s life over to...
Ask anyone in Texas, and they’ll probably tell you there is no problem with opioids in their state. It’s the 13th happiest state to live in, the cost of living is enviably low, and at a state level, they are not the worst affected by drug abuse, especially when compared to states like West Virginia. With...
Written by Lindsey Whittaker Edited by Deb Kavis Years ago before I started working in the addiction field, I had friends who didn’t drink. They were sober for many reasons with varying differences. The one thing that always remained the same, however, was that as a “normie” I never knew how to be around them...
How to sleep better is likely not one of the things you really thought about before recovery. Maybe sleep is something that came easily to you. Afterall, it’s a basic human need and one that many of us take for granted. That is until the days of your head hitting the pillow and falling asleep...
Growing up, we’re taught that we should always be nice. After all, it is the polite thing to do. However, when you want to help someone you care about deal with their addiction, it goes way beyond just being nice. It takes creating healthy boundaries, getting out of your comfort zone, and saying no even...
Do I drink too much? It’s a question that everyone asks themselves at some point and to our surprise it’s one that causes quite the discussion. We know there is such a thing as drinking too much but where does the line between casual drinking and alcohol addiction begin? If you’ve ever asked yourself if...
If you love someone who is addicted to drugs, overdose is a word that is always on your mind. You know that it is a definite possibility but what would you do if it happened? What steps should you take and most importantly are there signs you can look out for? There are some tell-tale signs...
Women are not afforded many of the same opportunities and benefits as men are in life. However, unlike the gender wage pay gap and other adversities women face, addiction is a pretty fair and even disease. Is there a difference in how women and men respond to drugs and alcohol? Furthermore, are their marked differences...
The strength in surrender is a hard won battle for addicts who have tried, unsuccessfully, to stop using multiple times. Others still may have difficulty even admitting that they had a problem, to begin with. The ability to let go, and become flexible to an entirely new way of living is a challenging task for even...
Surrender is a word often used in 12-step programs. In fact, “surrender to win” is one of the most common expressions heard in the rooms of recovery and it is applied to a number of different life situations. But what does it really mean to surrender? And how can surrender be associated with winning? After...
