When reality sets in

“We admitted we were powerless…” If drinking “adult beverages” consistently makes you act like anything but… an adult… you may want to reconsider your relationship with said beverages. Signs begin to present themselves when a person’s relationship with alcohol and...

Thinking that “slip” all the way through

You’ve probably heard some super-dreadful stories about relapse. Bob had 2 years and he relapsed. He took one drink went down hard. He lost everything all over again. And this time he lost his wife for good. We’ve all heard those stories. Or maybe you heard that a...

Your biggest day ever

It’s not just important. It’s more than special. It’s sacred. Your sobriety and/or clean date, the day you finally said no to substances and yes to recovery, is the most sacred day of your life. The root word for significant is sign. Your big day is a sign to you and...

23.5 Million Americans are in Recovery

Survey data recently released by the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids and The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) show that 10 percent of all American adults, ages 18 and older, consider themselves to be in recovery from drug or...

We Need a Great Supporting Cast

Looks like off-field issues for the Ravens aren’t over. Running Back Bernard Pierce was arrested and charged with DUI last night. He reportedly told the arresting officer, “Do you know what happened last time a Ravens player got a DUI? I’m getting cut tomorrow.” He...