Author Archives: Drew Powell

Why Am I Afraid to Be Healthy?

Why Am I Afraid to Be Healthy?

Fear comes in many different forms that can each keep a person from becoming healthy. When the word “healthy” is used, people usually think it means to be physically fit, but what about mental health? Self-care does not necessarily mean only taking care of the outside of a person with a pedicure or working out, […]

How to Return to Work After Rehab

How to Return to Work After Rehab

Now that you made it to rehab, congratulations on making the most of your time for your recovery! You might have arrived here through a court-order, family intervention, or prompted by your employer to attend treatment because your drinking or drug use was out of control. Especially if you were found under the influence of […]

The Labor Day Weekend You Will Want to Strive for in Recovery

The Labor Day Weekend You Will Want to Strive for in Recovery

Three day weekends can be a stressful time for someone who is trying to stay sober. People typically use drugs and alcohol to commence a celebration, relieve stress, or minimize boredom as it sets in when they have too much time on their hands during an extended weekend. However, sobriety can be a ton of […]

Will My Family Issues Ever Be Resolved?

Will My Family Issues Ever Be Resolved?

“Blood is thicker than water” is a phrase that implies that family is the most important bond that you can have here on Earth. In theory, that sounds like the perfect world. The truth is that family relationships can be tricky at times and hard to endure. Your deepest pain is probably rooted in the […]

Am I Depressed or Do I Have Major Depressive Disorder?

Am I Depressed or Do I Have Major Depressive Disorder?

Due to the recent state of the nation, more Americans than ever are suffering from anxiety. Riots, politics, the economy, and a global pandemic certainly make fear rise and make people feel sad and hopeless. A recent poll given by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) stated that, “More than one-third of Americans (36%) say coronavirus […]

Step Nine – Making Amends

Step Nine - Making Amends

The past is an integral part of your recovery because you need to remember what it was like before to keep you from going back. Being liberated from the past is essential to gain closure and move forward with your strength and hope. If the pain still hurts, this means that you have some work […]

Why Mindfulness and Meditation Will Work During COVID-19

Why Mindfulness and Meditation Will Work During COVID-19

2020 has been a year full of uncertainty, which has caused many people to feel more anxiety than ever. One great thing that the recovery world has to offer is the ability to take out our spiritual toolkit and start using the resources that we have strategically placed inside for times just like these. A […]

What Is the Journey From the Head to the Heart?

What Is the Journey From the Head to the Heart?

Someone new in recovery may believe that they already know everything they need to. Accepting help from others may be a foreign concept that can be off-putting to a person who has lived on self-will in their addiction. Changing the mindset of an individual who has suffered under the influence can take some time and […]

Benefits of a Sober Living Home

Benefits of a Sober Living Home

The continuum of care that a person needs for their recovery could extend into a sober living home for a time. A sober living home is meant to be a transition from rehab back into real life. Once someone exits treatment, going right back to where they were drinking and using drugs can recreate the […]

Why Is Being Anonymous in Recovery So Important?

Why Is Being Anonymous in Recovery So Important?

12-Step programs have been deemed anonymous since 1935. Have you ever wondered why anonymity is such an essential aspect of recovery? People tend to be more open about their recovery, including telling people that they are a member of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA), or by sharing about it on social media. These […]

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