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Telling My Young Children About My 12-Step Recovery

Christie O. Tate | Posted 05.09.2013 | Parents
Christie O. Tate

I knew one day my kids would ask me about the meetings I go to. I figured they would be about 10-years-old before they asked any probing questions. I was off by about six years. And I totally should have seen it coming.

Home Run Hits the Entertainment Bases

Jackie K. Cooper | Posted 04.23.2013 | Entertainment
Jackie K. Cooper

This is the kind of movie that is uplifting and entertaining. With its baseball background and its family sensibilities it will appeal to a variety of audiences. Home Run doesn't knock it out of the park but it does touch a lot of entertainment bases.

10 Spiritual Ways to Get Through New Years Clean and Sober

Stanice Anderson | Posted 03.02.2013 | Religion
Stanice Anderson

If you are truly serious about your recovery and growing in faith, these are some of the things I've done through the years and continue to do:

Taking the 12 Steps in Stride... Again

Martha Pasternack | Posted 02.09.2013 | Healthy Living
Martha Pasternack

I love being able to experience the depth and breadth of midlife. I am fortunate to have been able to update my understanding of how powerful the 12 steps can be in my life. I am very different from the 28-year-old I used to be.

Would You Go On a Mirror Fast?

Vivian Diller, Ph.D. | Posted 11.04.2012 | Women
Vivian Diller, Ph.D.

Is mirror fasting a fad? A useful learning tool? Or does it actually impede working through body image issues?

To Fight Addiction, Feed Your Brain

Drew Ramsey, M.D. | Posted 09.16.2012 | Healthy Living
Drew Ramsey, M.D.

In my work with patients, I have seen how the 12-step approach can be very effective. But I have also seen that without dietary change an individual attempting abstinence and recovery is needlessly more vulnerable to relapse.

New Perspectives On Addiction And Recovery

Lloyd I. Sederer, MD | Posted 09.15.2012 | Healthy Living
Lloyd I. Sederer, MD

For those scores of millions of Americans and hundreds of millions of individuals world-wide who suffer the consequences of unchecked compulsive behaviors, there is hope; there are alternatives.

Does Acupuncture Have A Place In Addiction Treatment Programs?

Dr. Michael O. Smith | Posted 09.15.2012 | Healthy Living
Dr. Michael O. Smith

Acupuncture provides a foundation for recovery and psycho-social rehabilitation. It is a supportive component of a substance abuse treatment as well as in enabling job readiness.

Some Advice on Seeking Advice

Jeffrey Shaffer | Posted 05.23.2012 | Home
Jeffrey Shaffer

And if you come looking in my direction, I'll be careful not to offer any guarantees with my advice. I may deliver a few sparks of insight, but you have to build your own fire.

An Open Letter To Charlie Sheen

Laura Trice | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Laura Trice

Charlie: You have every right to do what you want within the bounds of what is legal, moral and ethical. However, I want to present some ideas for your consideration.

Suicide: My Reasons to Live

Barb Rogers | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Barb Rogers

I was the invisible child who did all manners of crazy things to be noticed, the teenager who had suffered abuse, rape, and the suicide of her 30-year-old mother.

Recovering Obama Addict's 12 Step Recovery Plan

Francesca Biller | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Francesca Biller

Do you find that you are already worshipping members of his inner circle and cabinet as well? For example: Do you think Rahm Emanuel is sexy? Do you yearn for three martini lunches with VP Joe Biden?