The Hijacked Brain… The doctor walks in. Head burrowed to his chest, meticulously scanning the diagnosis before him. Perturbed, he seemingly stares at the file as if it were staring back. Equally bewildered, the awaiting patient nervously inquires, “C’mon, already!” The doctor making immediate and … Read More

How To Live Authentically….start with embracing imperfection? ““To be authentic, we must cultivate the courage to be imperfect — and vulnerable. We have to believe that we are fundamentally worthy of love and acceptance, just as we are. I’ve learned that there is no better … Read More

The Stages Of Recovery – where to begin? Recovery demands an overhaul.  Not just in behavior and thought, but the whole belief system.  We can simplify by calling it a total change of lifestyle. At any rate, whatever we choose to call it, it’s intimidating. … Read More

Stages Of Relapse – What To Expect Statistics suck. Why? Because they’re grim. The National Institute on Drug Abuse recorded 40% to 50% of people in recovery relapse and require further medical attention.  I’d argue this number is a lot higher – addicts aren’t the … Read More

Life Is Boring When Sober – or is it? The monks of old called it the noon-day devil.  Boredom.  It’s simultaneously breathtaking and soul-crushing.  It’s breathtaking because as a society we have so many resources that overwhelmingly meet our basic needs, that most of us … Read More

What Does Cross Addiction And Cross Dependence Mean? Cross addiction and cross dependence are the same thing. The terms are 100% interchangeable.  Yet, in my opinion, there is a reason behind the variation.  It appears it would be the drug companies that favored the term … Read More