Addiction Blog

Ghandi BLM

What advice can Ghandi give us in the BLM movement?

Mahatma Ghandi was the leader of the anti-imperialist movement in India and South Africa in the early 20th century, which lead to their successful independence ...
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sober living

Five Factors When Considering a Commitment to Sober Living

In early recovery, approximately the first two years, a person may be overwhelmed by the barrage of information, expectations and feelings associated with taking recovery ...
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walking meditation

One Step at a Time: The Practice of a Walking Meditation

When we walk, our thoughts are usually focused on time and destination, or if we are typically restless, then we could have thousands of related ...
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peace with past

Making Peace with your Past

Our past experiences play an important role in shaping the person we are today. We are conditioned by early childhood experiences with caregivers and relationships ...
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mindfulness and karma

Karma and Mindfulness

Karma, a Hindu term, meaning act or deed. It is also commonly referred to as what comes around after a choice to act, or a ...
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addiction treatment for medical students

Addiction Treatment for Medical Students

Anxiety and performance pressure have been cited as two of the primary reasons medical students turn to drugs and alcohol. Medical school can be challenging ...
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silent retreat

What is a Silent Retreat? | Spirituality and Recovery

Sometimes you just need to be still and reflect. That can be difficult to do in a hectic world, especially as working professional who is ...
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trauma in first responders

Trauma in First Responders | June is PTSD Awareness Month

First responders are called that because they are typically the first people on the scene or treating victims of a car accident, house fire, violent ...
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virtual support groups for healthcare workers

Virtual Support Groups for Healthcare Workers | Online Coronavirus Resources

Most support groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, have shifted to virtual meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. In these challenging times, healthcare providers and counselors understand ...
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prioritize your mental health

Essential Workers: How to Prioritize Your Mental Health During COVID-19

The coronavirus outbreak is stressful. A recent Kaiser Family Foundation poll found that 45% of adults “feel that worry and stress related to coronavirus has ...
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