Author Archives: Drew Powell

Can I Break the Cycle From My Family of Origin?

Can I Break the Cycle From My Family of Origin?

Maybe you grew up in a household where drinking and using was as important as eating and sleeping. While this type of environment may seem crazy to others as a way of life growing up, for you this was normal until you were old enough to understand the unhealthy habits your parents had. Once you […]

Staying Sober on Cinco de Mayo

Staying Sober on Cinco de Mayo

Now that March and April have been canceled due to a global pandemic of the novel coronavirus, ironically the next holiday in May, Cinco de Mayo is often sponsored by the beer, Corona. Since May 5th is often associated with Mexican food, tequila, beer, and drugs, you need to know that this is just another […]

How to Use Isolation to Your Advantage

using isolation to your advantage

The last few months have been a different time for Americans, and for many people around the world, due to the global pandemic. You may have found yourself wondering how your recovery will be affected by the federal mandate to shelter in place. As sober living facilities went on lockdown and healthcare facilities shut down […]

Why Can’t I Achieve My Goals in Recovery?

achieving your recovery goals

One of the things that happen when you start working a recovery program is exploring the motivation that you begin to feel. When the fog of early sobriety starts wearing off, you will find yourself wanting to achieve more and more. In fact, you may even put down some goals on paper to achieve. Once […]

How Do I Know If I Have Had A Spiritual Experience?

spiritual experience

If you have ever attended a 12-Step meeting, you may hear the words “Higher Power” or “spiritual experience” and wonder what the big deal is. Listening to others talk about these things may cause you to experience confusion, worry, or inhibition. You may be unsure whether you even have a Higher Power or if a […]

How Bradley Cooper Became a Supporting Role in Recovery

How Bradley Cooper Became a Supporting Role in Recovery

To truly understand addiction, we have to comprehend that addiction can come for anyone at any time. No one is spared from developing an addiction unless they completely abstain from whatever they are becoming addicted to. Even some celebrities today are publicly sharing how they have battled addiction and are not afraid to share their […]

Tips to Get Through a Pandemic and Stay Sober

Tips to Get Through a Pandemic and Stay Sober

With all the pandemonium surrounding the COVID-19 virus that hit the United States starting in March, fear played a huge part in this crisis. Fear because there was no antidote in place, and the country was unprepared as it tried to navigate a novel coronavirus while having true ignorance about how contagious the virus truly […]

What Is ACT Therapy?

ACT therapy

The beauty of today’s recovery world is that we are inundated with therapeutic modalities that can help individuals to improve their well-being. With a choice of different methods to try out, finding a therapy that works for you is imperative. One therapy approach that has been around for a few decades and has started to […]

8 Ways to Approach a Newcomer

8 Ways to Approach a Newcomer

Coming into a 12-Step program is a difficult task for many people. There are few people, if any, that come into recovery on a winning streak. Typically, people coming in are in pretty bad shape and need help to discern what it is they need to do next.    Do you remember when you came […]

Do I Need Anger Management?

Do I Need Anger Management?

Times may occur when you find your anger getting out of control with no resolution to stop. Addiction, along with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues can cause you to become violent or overly angry. Patterns in your behavior can begin to indicate that you not only suffer when you drink and use, but […]

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