The 12th step of Alcoholics Anonymous states: “Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs”. As men and women who have experiences the joys of sobriety, we choose to share our experience, strength, and hope with…
DetailsAddiction takes so much away from a person yet art and music have the power to transform lives. Exploring recovery through art and music can bring so much positive growth mentally, physically, and spiritually. Explore some ways to grow with creative arts. Breaking Addiction’s Power Art and music therapy can help you overcome so…
DetailsHistory is rife with stories of great artists deeply entrenched in drug or alcohol addiction. Many men and women attempt to use substances as means of boosting their creativity, but research has shown that drug-use does not enhance creativity, rather, it diminishes our ability for creative thought. Drugs rewire our brains, an experience that…
DetailsThe best leaders in the world are driven, dedicated, and outside-the-box thinkers but are generally wired differently. Many people suggest “C-Suite” executives may be more self focused than others but there are likely other reasons for why these high-powered achievers are wired differently. The correlation that exists for C-Suite executives and substance abuse likely plays…
DetailsCreating a fresh start is never easy. It takes determination and personal fortitude to push through the challenges, both mentally and physically. Like scenes out of a movie, you are the main character in your life story and only you have the power to flip the script to create positive, lasting change. Life Changing…
DetailsMany men and women who choose to enter into a life of sobriety believe that Alcoholics Anonymous is a program solely for those who have problems with alcohol. At face-value, this makes sense, and some people in the recovery community firmly believe that Alcoholics Anonymous is for treating the disease of alcoholism, which Narcotics Anonymous…
DetailsChange is scary and going to detox is definitely a change. Though it is natural to fear change, detox is a huge, necessary step on the road to recovery. If you finally decide to get sober and clean, then you will face many tests and challenges. The first one is to detox, get clean, and…
DetailsEarly sobriety can feel overwhelming at times. We’ve embarked upon a new life-path, uncertain of what the future holds. Our emotions are heightened, our brains are beginning to heal, and finally, we begin to feel the weight of the external stressors that we ignored in our addiction. Stress, however, can be manageable with a few…
DetailsIt’s not easy being the boss. In fact, some research shows that depression among CEOs could be double the national level of 20%. While it’s no secret that the life of a CEO is a high-pressure job, many CEOs simply feel they have to “push through” the hard times. In the process of supporting others,…
DetailsAddiction recovery is a process that goes on long after treatment. Once the program ends, the true work begins. Finding ways to implement what you learned into healthy, sustainable routines will keep you thinking positive and reduce risk of relapse. Here are some benefits of volunteering in recovery from addiction. Activity Increases Volunteering to help…
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