Let’s Take Judgment Out of The Opioid Epidemic
Let’s take judgment about opioids out of the picture and name it for what it really is: a public health crises. People struggling with opioid addiction (or any addiction) are
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Porn Addiction: Is It Ruining Your Relationship?
Porn Addiction: Is It Ruining Your Relationship? If your partners overuse of porn is ruining or damaging your relationship, you are not alone. I can’t tell you how many women
Are Americans Suffering the Effects of Pesticides?
Side Effects of Pesticides Below is a guest columnist. It may seem as if this topic isn’t related to addiction, but I believe it is. The addiction of our chemical
Break the Fear Habit: Here’s How!
Is it possible to live in a state of JOY every moment of the day? I wish. But, it is possible to have the skills that allow you to more quickly and easily move stress and upset through so happier feelings rise to the surface again.
Is CBD Right for You as a Treatment for Anxiety, Sleep Disorders or Substance Abuse?
Yes, it may be, depending on what fits for your particular needs. New information is coming out all the time about the benefits of cannabidiol (CBD), CBD mixed with THC (the active high ingredient) and hemp (no psychoactiveness) for anxiety, sleep issues, stress and even as a substitute for stronger addictive drugs.
Hope & Suicide Prevention for Teens & Adults
“Happiness is not the absence of problems, but the ability to deal with them.” Poppy Jamie
How did I go from being suicidal at 19 to a pretty consistently happy person today? Why is our country experiencing a 25% increase in suicide rates since 1999?
I’m SO Busy, But… I’m Running as Fast as I Can!!
I’m running as fast as I can. I’m so busy – Answering emails, going to work, looking for work, driving to and fro, texting, trying to stay in touch, running to the gym – to run. But what are we running to? And, what will we find when we get there?
Addicted to Screen Time? How Do You Know?
I’m hearing more and more people express loneliness and boredom and I’m seeing more rudeness and snarkiness. We rush to our screens to get rid of the boredom or for the excitement of what’s going on or to NOT FEEL LEFT OUT. And, while there are fun things on FB, Instagram, etc. how are you doing with personal relationships? How’s your stress level? (More screen time can = more stress.)
Joy Training for the Addictive Brain!
Joy training for the addictive brain? Yes, it’s possible I’m happy to say. I was at my brother Lee’s 12 Step N.A. meeting when he got his 1 year chip. Yeah Lee!! There were 100 people in the room celebrating each other for their hard work to stay sober from 1 year to 28 years. It was amazing to see and feel the hope, love and JOY in the room.
Intentional JOY: How to Let Go of Stress & Upset to Quickly Feel Better!
Is it possible to live in a state of JOY every moment of the day? I wish. But, it is possible to have the skills that allow you to more quickly and easily move stress and upset through so happier feelings rise to the surface again.