Addiction is a disease of the brain that teaches you to follow a distinct set of habitual processes, despite clearly knowing and understanding the painful consequences behind them. This habitual nature – embodied by the fact that we continue to abuse drugs even after we’ve realized that they’re big trouble for us – makes an […]
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One question I am asked a lot is, “Why do you work in drug and alcohol treatment, how can you deal with all of the despair and hear all of those sad stories all the time?” The truth is that I can honestly relate to the people on the other end of the line. I […]
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Sobriety isn’t necessarily the norm in America, but neither is addiction. Most people drink alcohol at some point in their lives, and the statistics say that over two thirds of American adults drink at least once a year. Yet for most people with a drinking problem, the tendency to enjoy a little too much alcohol […]
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As summer begins in Houston, the temperature begins to rise and we seek relief from sweltering heat. Whether it’s a dip in a pool, an ice cold beverage, or a nap in a dark, cold air conditioned room, we have options. But what about options to protect our sobriety in the summer months when we […]
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The tenets of sober living are simple: be honest in your dealings with others, be earnest in your will to recover, and be open to receiving all help. Sober living communities exist to help those with the goal of being sober stay sober, by creating a unique environment for those in recovery help each other […]
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Our mentoring program provides structure, support, and recovery connection for residents who are moving out of our houses and into greater levels of independence. Oftentimes, those who have themselves journeyed through recovery serve as the most effective and compassionate mentors. Stephanie, who will be celebrating two years of continuous recovery next Friday and is a […]
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Shame and guilt are central to addiction, and the power it has over those who struggle against it. In fact, it’s common knowledge that a lot of American drug treatment is shame-based, and we live in a society where drug use and addiction is heavily stigmatized, seen as a crime and a moral perversion rather […]
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Recovery is a particularly hard leg in life – and that’s no surprise. Addiction is a multi-faceted psychological issue, and everyone struggles with it differently. Some beat it far more easily than others, and there is no straightforward way to tell how a recovery is going to go. But if there’s anything that can be […]
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The initial milestone of finally achieving a measureable form of sobriety can be uplifting – it’s a declaration of freedom from the oppression of addiction, the first step in a massive and brave journey towards total emancipation from the effects of drugs and alcohol and the tyrannical grip they’ve exercised on life – but it’s […]
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Daybreaker is a new morning dance party built entirely around sobriety, happiness and healthy living. It’s not about being holistic, or fit, or even just doing your body good – it’s about experiencing the pleasures of being human and moving in your own body without the use of drugs. That concept – an entirely sober […]
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