Staying Sober Staying sober is inarguably the hardest part of early recovery and the biggest challenge of day to day life in recovery in general. …
What to do at Midnight
The New Year can be a time of great excitement and fanfare all around the world. As men in recovery, we, too can get in …
Are Prescription Drugs a Gateway to Heroin?
The opioid epidemic has certainly sparked some questions regarding opioid use and gateway drugs. As the National Safety Council indicates, 60 people die every day …
Practice Makes Perfect
The recovery process isn’t a hundred meter dash. Recovery is lifelong, and we’re constantly learning, growing, and evolving. That’s why addiction treatment provides us with …
Why Lie? When A Loved One Lies About Seeking Help
One individual shared their story on The Guardian of a close friend who struggled with addiction, and the frustration they experienced from being lied to …
Why Do We Turn To Drugs?
According to a 2016 study published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health, self-medication often occurs in place of seeking attention from a hospital – …
When Saving A Life By Nalaxone Becomes A Debate
Naloxone Hydrochloride is a life-saving invention and has already brought thousands of individuals back from the brink of death cause by opioid overdose. Called the …
Thanksgiving Sober: Be Grateful
Thanksgiving of 2018 is upon us and inviting us to reflect upon all of the blessings in our lives. As we gather with our family …
Instagram And Drug Addiction
Instagram users only have to search for the “hashtag” of their preferred drug of choice to be rewarded with a never-ending tile feed of images …
What Are Some Goals I Should Set for Myself in Recovery?
Whether you have a mental illness or an addiction, goal-setting is incredibly important in recovery. Forbes Magazine states that setting goals build your confidence by …