The 5 AAA's of Recovery
Addiction recovery takes time and effort. Time allows for the brain and body to heal and for the individual to start processing thoughts...
Be the Peace
“If there is peace in your mind, you will find peace with everybody. If your mind is agitated, you will find agitation everywhere. So...
The Value of a Life; Who is Worth Our Compassion?
What is the dollar value of a human life? For many compassionate and loving people, the answer is always the same, that all life is...
Understanding the Battle
One of my biggest sources of frustration stems from the attitudes of others towards addiction and mental health. My favorite author,...
Sympathy, Empathy and Compassion
There is actually a difference between sympathy, empathy and compassion. #sympathy #empathy #compassion #addiction #love #support...
Stop Blaming the Drug Dealer
As a society we have become very good at passing the buck. We continually refuse to look at ourselves and in our own home for answers to...
Paramahansa Yogananda
"If you want to be sad, no one in the world can make you happy. But if you make up your mind to be happy, no one and nothing on earth...
The Financial Cost of Addiction
Looking back I cannot believe how much money went into my drug use. At some points in my addiction I was spending $500 plus a day on...
Willpower Has Nothing To Do With It
People always say that an addict has no willpower. The fact of the matter is that willpower really has nothing to do with it. The act...