Young men may be at exceptional risk for mental illness as a result of recreationally using marijuana. Science has long since proven that marijuana can have a negative effect on the brains of young people. Neurologically, the brain does not … Read More
Does Drinking Make You Want To Drink More?
Men who have suffered from alcoholism are aware of an interesting fact regarding their drinking behaviors when it comes to getting drunk. It isn’t the fifth, sixth, eighteenth, or twenty-third drink which gets them drunk. The alcoholic inability to physically … Read More
The Risks Of Liver Disease Are Real
It is within our human nature to say “That won’t happen to me” as often as possible. We aren’t programmed to embrace the unpredictable. Science has found that our brain quite literally has difficulty comprehending the possibility of something which … Read More
College Alcoholism Is Increasing: What Statistics Show Us
Binge drinking culture in college is nothing new. All one has to do is revisit the film Animal House to be reminded that partying, drinking too much, and academic pursuits often go hand in hand. College towns seem to be … Read More
What About the Kids?: Using Our Recovery Journey as a Teaching Tool for Our Kids.
What kind of a father am I? What kind of a son am I? What must my kids think of me? When I have to tell my kids about my story, one day, will they be ashamed of me? How … Read More
Dancing in the Rain
When Muhammad Ali first uttered the famous phrase, “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee,” the former world heavyweight champion was describing his fighting style in the ring. He danced around, dodging, weaving, and absorbing blows from every angle … Read More
Recovery Warriors
We’re all teachers, and with a little practice, we can all be pretty good ones. One of the most rewarding challenges we have as men in recovery is to spread the good news about recovery to the men and women … Read More
Viewing Recovery as a Second Chance
Typically, when someone decides to enter treatment for addiction, it’s because things are looking dark. His job or his marriage may be in jeopardy. He may have gotten into legal trouble because of drugs or drug-related activities. He may have … Read More
Planning Realistic Goals for the Year
Goal setting is one of the fundamental components of the recovery process. Goals give us something to strive for, and achieving them can be a huge boost to our confidence. When it comes to recovery, no goal is too small, … Read More
Refreshing Our Attitudes this New Year
2019 is here and with the new year comes an opportunity to commit ourselves to living the best lives possible. The strategies you learn in treatment for managing addiction are not just about maintaining abstinence; they’re about living a fuller … Read More