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.
As addiction recovery becomes an increasingly important facet of public discourse, it is important to remember the addictions that are swept underneath the rug in comparison to drugs and alcohol. One notable example is internet gaming disorder, or tech/gaming addiction, a condition that can detrimentally affect the day-to-day functioning of
I don’t fit the stereotypes for internet gaming disorder, but my history shows that gaming hooks me in and disrupts my life. Who am I? Let me begin by telling you who and what I am before I share part of my life’s journey with you. I am a grandma
When drinking and using drugs, I only thought I was connecting with the Universe and its people, when, in reality, it was keeping me cut off from making any actual connection with anyone. From my first drink, being intoxicated was a spiritual experience I had my first sip of alcohol
As a person who relies on technology and enjoys video games, I’m also concerned about the impact they are having on our relationships and mental health. When people think of addiction, what comes to mind? For most, their mind wanders to drugs. While the opiate epidemic has swept the nation
When our drinking is out of control, we can blind ourselves to the indications that we need help. Looking back, I can identify real signs that I had a drinking problem long before I admitted it. Have you ever wondered if you had a problem with alcohol but then shooed
Can’t put your phone down all day? Try 30 minutes without it in the morning to reset your phone addiction. The pandemic exacerbated my phone addiction to the point that I began watching thrillers and then horror movies for the first time in my life … because they were the
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