by badmin | Jan 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
ease: the state of being comfortable (freedom from pain, discomfort, cares, difficulty, embarrassment or obligation) When we are at ease: We are free from both physical and emotional pain. This might include pain caused from withdrawal or craving; the pain caused from...
by badmin | Nov 10, 2022 | Addiction
The Narcotics Anonymous Basic Text says this about addiction: “The physical aspect of our disease is the compulsive use of drugs; the inability to stop using once we have started. The mental aspect of our disease is the obsession, or overpowering desire to use, even...
by badmin | Aug 25, 2022 | Addiction
Too often, people mistake abstinence from substance use (or other destructive behavior) as “recovery.” While abstinence is the ticket that gets you into the theater, it is not the movie. Many of the clients I see come to me with an alcohol or other drug problem and...
by badmin | Jul 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
In the city in which I live we are blessed to have a strong ecology focus in our local government. We have separate large barrels for trash, for yard waste, and for recyclable materials. The trash barrel is picked up every week. while the yard waste and recyclable...
by badmin | Jun 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
It is estimated that over 70% of those experiencing mental health and substance abuse problems have had a background of trauma. Experiencing trauma, whether as a victim or as a witness, has a profound impact on the brain and the body. Just what is trauma? Trauma is a...
