Since I’ve been sober, I’ve been drawn to books about others’ sobriety. Essays, poetry, or even—in one case— a memoir set in the apocalypse. I love to read about how people came to recovery.
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In 2018, American consumers spent $503 million on spirits, $597 million on wine, and $1.3 billion on beer and cider in the weeks leading up to the big game. These costs come with their own costs.
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At a year sober, I was still learning to manage my emotions. Having spent my adult life abusing alcohol and substances, I never learned to cope in a healthy way. It took time, work and practice.
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OWINGS MILLS, MD— In the midst of the opioid crisis, a new educational resource is available to people who want more information about opiate addiction and substance abuse. Mike Gimbel—who has worked in substance abuse education, prevention and treatment for nearly 40 years—has partnered with Amatus Recovery Centers to create the television program “Straight Talk…
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OWINGS MILLS, MD— Students at risk for substance or alcohol abuse now have help right inside their schools. Drug and alcohol counseling will be provided in Baltimore County Public Schools by Foundations Recovery Center, an Amatus Recovery Centers affiliate located in Baltimore, Maryland. This five-year commitment is the first time BCPS has partnered with an…
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As a teacher, seeking help for addiction can seem like a daunting task. Chronic untreated stress can lead to heart disease, high blood pressure, and mental health issues including depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
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A “resolution” is “the act of resolving or determining upon an action.” On the other hand, the definition of “goal” is “the end toward which effort is directed.” “Resolution” connotes something already complete—“goal” is the act of working towards.
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Winter can be hard. Some leave for work before the sun rises and come home after it sets, barely seeing the sun all week. December 21st is the winter solstice—the shortest, darkest day of the year.
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When I was in active alcoholism, I couldn’t be in a room with an animal without needing an inhaler. Now, I have a cat. Alcohol was exacerbating my once-mild allergies. Starting six months into being sober, I was able to be around animals and have no noticeable symptoms. For years now, I’ve been able to…
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