From the Perspective of a Counselor: Every week, in a quiet room where hope and pain often sat side by side, something truly powerful unfolded. It wasn’t a professional band or a polished studio session—it was my clients, people battling addiction, coming together to create music that told their real stories. How the Music Came…
For a lot of people, the hardest part of treatment isn’t detox. It isn’t therapy. It isn’t rebuilding after a hard stretch. It’s the first call. It’s the quiet moment when you’re still not sure what to expect, but you’re finally ready to ask. It might come after days of thinking. It might…
Drug and alcohol addiction continues to be a major problem in the United States. And while other global events take over the headlines, substance abuse is still casting a shadow over our communities. If you’re struggling with substance abuse, you know how difficult it can be to overcome. What if there was a way to…
From helping people lose weight to managing daily stressors, there doesn’t seem to be an end to the benefits exercise can provide. But can it be useful for someone like your spouse, sibling, parent or child who is struggling with addiction? Your loved one probably didn’t mean to fall into a toxic cycle of addiction.…
Have you ever needed something essential, but were not sure if you could afford to pay for it? For example, maybe your car needs a new transmission. Since it’s the only reliable way you can get to work, you need to fix it. The only problem is it’s not cheap. In your mind, you start…
In swimming, relay races are a big part of competitions. Four swimmers from a relay team take turns swimming equal lengths of the race. There’s a peace of mind that comes with being on a relay. You know that if someone stumbles, the other members of the team can rally to support them. But many…
At Home Exercises for People Recovering from Substance Abuse There’s a sense of confidence and accomplishment you feel during a workout when your body and mind are working together for a common goal. You can just enjoy the moment and any wandering thoughts or cravings simply fade away as you squat or jog on the…
Tornadoes are no stranger to Ohioans, especially after several that touched down in a populated Dayton area in 2019. These forces of nature form when warm, moist air is combined with cool, dry air in the atmosphere. The instability that’s caused forces the air to spin, creating the destructive vortex. It’s an example of the…
There’s no question that you worked hard for your recovery. When you first got started, going to sobriety meetings felt a little intimidating. After all, sharing your stories with strangers seemed like a foreign concept. But before you knew it, you started to feel a sense of community in these meetings. Being with people who…
You just couldn’t take it anymore – the crippling depression, choking anxiety or even the physical pain from an accident or surgery. Whatever it is that you’ve struggled with, you saw alcohol or drugs as a way to find some relief. But soon, it wasn’t about coping – your alcohol or drug abuse became something…