Halloween doesn’t have to be scary if you’re in recovery   Halloween can be a frightening time for those in addiction recovery. With adult festivities, there tends to be a focus on drinking, so it’s a good idea to have a plan to protect yourself from temptation.   Be party-prepared…

It is the highest form of self-respect to admit mistakes and to make amends for them. #recovery

Conflict Conflict is a part of the human experience.  It can be necessary and sometimes it can be nasty. Drama resulting from dysfunction, addiction and alcoholism often centers around conflict. That can be some of the most stressful elements when dealing with the disorder of substance abuse. Some months ago I learned that…

Tuesday night, the Recovery Topic is “Recovery and Your Job.”   Despite the fact that this chronic disease affects people of both genders, every race, different age groups, employment sectors, ethnic groups, religious affiliations and more, there’s still a stigma associated with addiction. Many addicts wonder whether it’s okay to…

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This episode is sponsored by The Recovered Podcast Reception and Live Shows At the 2017 Tri-County Conference at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Sterling Heights, Michigan. On Friday, September 29th at 5:45 pm, the Recovered Podcast will be leading a panel discussion on “Recovery and the Digital Age.”  We want…

This episode is sponsored by The Recovered Podcast Reception and Live Shows At the 2017 Tri-County Conference at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Sterling Heights, Michigan. On Friday, September 29th at 5:45 pm, the Recovered Podcast will be leading a panel discussion on “Recovery and the Digital Age.”  We want…