These are the definitions for “want” and “need”, according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Want (n): “deficiency, lack”; “something wanted”; “desire” Need (n): “necessary duty”; “obligation”; “a lack of something requisite, desirable, or useful”; “a physiological or psychological requirement for the … Read More
How Drunk Is Drunk? Part 2: The Dangers Of A 0.20 BAC And Higher
In our previous blog, we looked at the varying signs and symptoms of an elevated blood alcohol content, BAC, from 0.02 to 0,19 in various ranges. At each level of intoxication, there is a difference in behavior, cognitive function, and … Read More
Hearing Vs Listening: Why The Difference Is Important
Seth Horowitz defined the difference between hearing and listening quite simply in his article, “The Science and Art of Listening” for The New York Times. He wrote, “The difference between the sense of hearing and the skill of listening is … Read More
How Drunk Is Drunk? Understanding Intoxication And BAC Levels
If you ask someone who is intoxicated, or is about to get intoxicated, about their level of intoxication, you are unlikely to receive a specific decimal point number indicating their BAC. BAC stands for Blood Alcohol Content level and represents … Read More
Relapse Warning Signs: The Obvious, The Unobvious, And The PAWS
Many have described relapse as being a single moment, quick as a flash, where good judgment is swiftly replaced by bad decision making. Others have said that they knew relapse was coming for many weeks or even months before it … Read More
The Superfood Swap: What You Can Eat Instead
Superfoods are all the rage in the world of health and wellness, diet and nutrition. These foods are at the top of their class when it comes to their benefits for mind, body, and digestion. Diet and nutrition has been … Read More
10 Daily Habits For Recovery: Everything From Hygiene To Nutrition
Recovery isn’t something you do once. Recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is something you do every day. Here’s how: Have a morning hygiene ritual that means more than waking up and brushing your teeth. Morning hygiene starts with … Read More
What It Means To Be Brave And Have Courage In Sobriety
“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” -Nelson Mandela Men are quick to think that … Read More
Natural Ways to Boost Your Energy Levels
Feeling low in energy during the early stages of recovery is common as the body fights to equalize the disruption caused by drug and alcohol addiction. From the first day of sobriety to the hallmark of the first year of … Read More
Are Energy Drinks Good For Recovery?
Which comes first? The energy drink addiction or the drug addiction? Caffeine and recovery from drug addiction seemingly go hand in hand. The stereotype of recovery group meetings, for example, is accompanied with token items like cigarettes, doughnuts, and coffee. … Read More