Reports are being published suggesting that marijuana be used for the treatment of addiction, specifically opioid addiction. Medical marijuana is still marijuana, in fact, it is often more potent marijuana. Recovery from addiction should include total abstinence from any addictive … Read More
New Ideas For Indoor Fitness
Though spring has sprung in many parts of Oregon, we aren’t out of the rain quite yet. The glorious Oregon summer is right around the corner, which means there are a few months left of needing to largely stay indoors. … Read More
The Role Of Denial In Addiction And Recovery
Denial is a dangerous thing, it seems, especially for men who are actively struggling with addiction. Between addiction and recovery there is often the barrier of denial. Denial serves a purpose, though it would appear to be a negative one. … Read More
Writing Heals The Immune System: New Research From James Pennebaker
James Pennebaker is a groundbreaking psychologist and researcher who discovered that writing can be therapeutic for relieving stress, coping with anxiety, and coping with trauma. Pennebaker has had many publications which are considered landmark in the argument toward writing being … Read More
Will Legalized Marijuana Be A Danger To The Road?
When an officer suspects someone is driving under the influence, the driver gets pulled over by the officer. Through a series of evaluations, the officer decides if a sobriety test is necessary. Gauging a driver’s sobriety happens one of two … Read More
How Can You Feel Powerless And Empowered At The Same Time?
In “Masculinity and Powerlessness”, Sarah Ismail writes for The Odyssey, “Men are expected by society to act a certain way, feel a certain way, and live a certain way; these expectations by society not only lead to added pressures in … Read More
Different Kinds Of Loss Men Can Face In Recovery
Loss is, unfortunately, part of life. Recovery from drug and alcohol never means immunity from the difficult and oftentimes painful part of life. What recovery does guarantee is a lifestyle, along with a set of tools, which empower men to … Read More
Celebrating Your Sobriety Date Do’s And Don’ts
Your sobriety date is one of the most important parts of your recovery. The first day that you got clean is either the first day you didn’t use or the last day you used and went to treatment. For most … Read More
Post-Surgery Doesn’t Mean Post-Recovery: A Lesson From Flea
Michael Peter Balzary is sober. More popularly known as Flea, the bassist from Red Hot Chili Peppers, the world famous musician has been outspoken about his struggles with addiction and his commitment to sobriety. Flea knows all too well the … Read More
Andy Irons and Chas Chidester: Surfing and Substance Abuse
Andy Irons was just 32 years old when his life ended in 2010. Chas Chidster, who just passed away this April of 2018, was only 28 years old. Both these men have a lot in common. Both Chas and Andy … Read More