by Anthony Myers | Apr 16, 2018 | Recovery
Overcoming codependency requires that you first recognize it – and that can be difficult, especially at the beginning of your efforts to heal. Chief among the difficulties in recognizing codependency is that the patterns are often deeply entrenched and...
by Anthony Myers | Apr 8, 2018 | Recovery
Most people are a bit nervous attending their first Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting. That’s to be expected, as you’re entering an unfamiliar environment in an unfamiliar stage in your life. Having anxiety about the unknown is normal, and you can combat...
by Anthony Myers | Apr 4, 2018 | Mental Health, Recovery, Substance Abuse
Stress, Addiction, and EMS Responders First responders such as EMS (emergency medical services) responders, police officers, and firefighters swear oaths to protect the public from danger. But what happens when they need help themselves? What happens when they might...
by Anthony Myers | Mar 29, 2018 | Recovery, Substance Abuse
April 1, 2018 is (or was, depending on when people read this) Easter Sunday, a very holy day for many Christians, whose faith teaches them that Jesus Christ rose from the dead at that time. Easter is all about new beginnings and renewal, but we don’t have to be...
by Anthony Myers | Feb 14, 2018 | Recovery
Today is Valentine’s Day. For many people, the holiday triggers thoughts of hearts, candy, and romance. For all we talk about love, romance, and sex, though, maybe we should explore what those topics mean, because it sure isn’t all hearts, flowers, and swooning...
by Anthony Myers | Jan 16, 2018 | Recovery
Sober living houses are exactly what they sound like. Houses without substance. People living in sober living houses are a part of a community. People who have experience addiction fill the house. They all have dealt with addiction and it has affected them. Benefits...
