Recovery Thought:#100 I’m Left-Handed.I’m also an alcoholic.~Joe Herzanek I’m left-handed.Apparently I was born this way. No one knows for sure why a person is left-handed (Google it and you’ll come up with dozens of theories). No one asked me if I wanted to be a lefthander in a righthander’s world. About 10% of the population…
Have you ever wondered what it truly means to break free from something that has controlled your life for decades? For Anne, a mother of two, this question became deeply personal when she realized alcohol had taken over her life. “I am reclaiming my life from alcohol,” she says today with conviction, “and it’s not…
Watching someone you love struggle with addiction is heartbreaking. Their ups and downs don’t only affect their lives; they also affect the lives of the people closest to them. The worry, anger, and confusion over what to do is, unfortunately, normal. Once that person finally gets treatment and begins a new path, you may rightfully…
You may be wondering if cocaine is addictive. The short answer is yes, and battling an addiction to cocaine is literally a war between the body and the mind. The way cocaine attacks your loved one’s senses, enticing them with promises of euphoria but leaving them feeling bruised and beaten down, is symptomatic of the…
PTSD And Alcohol Abuse Are Connected Those with Post Traumatic Stress disorder have an increased likelihood of having an alcohol abuse disorder. Up to 40 percent of people who have PTSD likely abuse alcohol as well. When not treated properly, those who have PTSD can use alcohol and other drugs to “self medicate”. This means…
It’s that time again. Yes, a favorite in the TNM world – our famous recommendations post! This month, we’re talking podcasts. If you haven’t jumped on the podcast bandwagon yet – you really should. And if you’re struggling to get into listening to podcasts, here’s a little tip for you. Try listening to different types…
Self-compassion is a powerful tool in recovery, whether you’re healing from addiction, trauma, mental health struggles, or personal hardships. It reminds us to be kind to ourselves, embrace imperfections, and move forward with grace. If you’re on a journey of self-healing, these 50 self-compassion recovery quotes will inspire you to practice kindness toward yourself, release…
Illicit drug use is a complex neurological infection that requires incorporated treatment of the psyche, body, and soul. It is viewed as a mental sickness since medications change the cerebrum — they change its structure and how it functions. Compulsion is ceaseless, it is dynamic, and whenever left untreated, it very well may be deadly….
As a parent, you want the absolute best for your children. You spend quite a bit of time teaching them how to make decisions that will benefit them now and down the road as an adult. When it comes to drinking, you certainly want to educate your children about alcohol and encourage them to steer…
