by Keenen Diamond | Jun 18, 2018 | Love and Relationships, Recovery
Newcomers are often dismayed to hear that they should wait one year before getting into a relationship. Waiting one year is not a rule, but a very sound suggestion based on the cumulative experience of countless men and women in recovery. The first year of sobriety...
by Keenen Diamond | Jun 15, 2018 | Blog, Life in Recovery
In active addiction, our lives were defined by the incessant search for happiness in all things external. Many of us are familiar with thinking that we would be perfectly fine if only we had more money, a better car, or a nicer house. In the absence of drugs and...
by Keenen Diamond | Jun 15, 2018 | Q&A, Recovery
Alcoholism is a disease that affects more than just the sufferer. Family and friends are also greatly affected when they have a loved one suffering from alcoholism. It may be difficult for them to determine the best course of action to take to support their loved one...
by Keenen Diamond | Jun 14, 2018 | Alternative Therapy, Recovery
Many recovery programs focus on a spiritual experience as a necessary means of changing our thoughts, behaviors, and reactions in our lives. Some people experience a sudden and drastic upheaval, while for others, the spiritual experience occurs more gradually. While...
by Keenen Diamond | Jun 14, 2018 | Addiction News, Q&A
The news always seems to have stories about artists and musicians being arrested for drug possession or passing away as a result of substance abuse. It seems as though creative people are more likely to become addicted to or abuse drugs. Is there a link between...
