Powerlessness Is Not Weakness
"We admitted we were powerless over alcohol, that our lives had become unmanageable." - Step One of the 12 Steps The concept of powerlessness can be hard to grasp. Powerlessness…
"We admitted we were powerless over alcohol, that our lives had become unmanageable." - Step One of the 12 Steps The concept of powerlessness can be hard to grasp. Powerlessness…
By Jim Seckman, MAC, CACII, CCS Spirituality is an aspect of our humanity that is innate. Whether we acknowledge it or not, we are spiritual creatures. In the book Addiction…
Parenthood can often prove to be a barrier to getting necessary treatment for addiction. Many mothers in particular believe that it is out of the question for them to leave…
By Travis Ramsey It was a standard first call with parents until I began fielding their questions. “How will Brad* get his clothes cleaned? Who fixes his meals for him? …
By Cailey Binkley, LPC Everyone has a story. And each story is unique, complex, and interwoven with others. You cannot fully understand someone unless you know their story, and sharing…
“We’re just waiting for her to hit rock bottom.” “I thought this would have been rock bottom for him, but I guess it’s not.” Many families wait, hope and pray…
Drug overdoses are currently the number one cause of death for Americans younger than 50, coming in higher than both guns and car accidents. In 2016, there were 42,249 overdose…
By Todd Valentine, LCSW At MARR, men enter our care because drugs and alcohol have damaged or completely destroyed their lives. They often embarked on the path of addiction as an…
As humans, we have an innate desire for connection. We want to feel accepted by the people in our lives, whether it be friends, family, or significant others. We want…
By Patrice Alexander, MS, LPC At face value, the word detachment has a negative connotation and conveys a sense of loss. It is hard to imagine being “detached” or “separated”…
By Matt Shedd Host of Stories of Recovery Through some combination of a solid foundation in 12-step spirituality, committed alumni and staff, and a history of over 40 years helping…
“By talking about addiction in the light of day -- and by celebrating recovery out loud -- we can help correct the misinformation and stigma that become obstacles for people…