The New York Knicks and My Recovery
David Manheim shares the way the New York Knicks inspire and reflect not only his own addiction recovery, but the spirit of recovery.
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David Manheim shares the way the New York Knicks inspire and reflect not only his own addiction recovery, but the spirit of recovery.
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, and we want to celebrate! We’re recognizing famous Asians and Pacific Islanders in recovery. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health reports that Asian Americans have a lower rate of substance use disorder than other ethnic groups in the country. However, a “lower
Tracey Helton Mitchell, author of The Big Fix, explains why relapse shouldn’t be treated as a dead end: “There were many relapses that I turned into learning experiences. Recovery is a marathon not a sprint. While not welcomed, relapses shouldn’t be treated as a dead end.”
Treatment programs usually have a recovery group component. But why is that? Peer support groups, group therapy, meetings, discussion sessions … I’ve even heard people call them “classes.” Whatever you call them, recovery groups are a common feature in most programs for addiction treatment. Many rehabs and intensive outpatient (IOP)
Numerous studies have linked the stress caused by disastrous events to substance use and heightened risk of relapse for those in recovery. Thus, now is the time to safeguard your sobriety and batten down the hatches on your mental health in general!
Quitting drugs is like any breakup. You’ve got to have your friends sit you down and tell you why that asshole wasn’t good for you, even when you can’t stop thinking about that one time you kissed in the rain and it felt like everything. You’ve got to have constant
I have alcohol use disorder. You may call that alcoholism, alcohol abuse, having a drinking problem … I’ve also heard a lot of less nice phrases. One thing that surprised me in recovery from alcohol use disorder (AUD) was just how common it is. I used to feel like I
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