This is, by far, one of my favorite passages written in the Big Book (of Alcoholics Anonymous). Upon first reading this inspirational portion, I was awestruck. To be honest, I think it was the simplicity of the text that truly compelled me. Moreover, this is a useful section to return to especially if you toil … Continue reading MUSINGS: The Broad Highway
Author: CallingAllAddicts
I'm Louis...or Lou for short, if you please... I started this blog for US...the addicts. Embrace the peace that comes from being yourself; enjoy the site. If you have an addiction, but wish to celebrate recovery at the same time, then jot your story down and contact me.
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SHARED: 7 Books About Insomnia to Distract You From Late-Night Dread — Electric Literature
There are two ways people handle not being able to sleep––lie in bed staring up at your dark ceiling in an attempt to Pavlov your body into unconsciousness, or accept your fate and scroll through your phone in the hopes that its light will burn out your retinas. Maybe that second one’s just me. … Continue reading SHARED: 7 Books About Insomnia to Distract You From Late-Night Dread — Electric Literature
FOOD4Thought: Intuitive Counselor in Recovery Colette Baron-Reid
PODCAST: Sitting down with employment specialist Emma Young
A brand new part of my job as a peer coach is to work alongside a real-deal employment specialist, and I'm super excited about it. This will only bolster the services that patients will be receiving in the way of various guidance that can be applied to their own lives. Her name is Emma Young … Continue reading PODCAST: Sitting down with employment specialist Emma Young
FOOD4Thought: Trouble in relationships
Don’t Blame Yourself There’s a good chance the alcoholic or addict will try to make you believe that it is your fault that he or she picked up. The addict will tell you that if you didn’t say or do certain things, the relapse wouldn’t have happened. This is absolutely not true. Alcoholics have the … Continue reading FOOD4Thought: Trouble in relationships
MEDIA: Confronting the Opioids Epidemic in Our Communities
As America’s opioid epidemic continues to impact communities large and small, new trends are raising new challenges for doctors and policymakers. While opioid-related overdose remains a top concern, the epidemic is now driven by illicitly manufactured fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine. In 2017, more than 70,000 people died from drug-related overdoses, according to the U.S. … Continue reading MEDIA: Confronting the Opioids Epidemic in Our Communities
SHARED: CDC recommends against using THC-laden vapes — NationalAddictionNews.com
People should stop using e-cigarettes, especially those with marijuana ingredient tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), U.S. public health officials recommended on Friday, as an investigation into illnesses and deaths related to vaping deepens. E-cigarettes have been marketed as tools to help smokers quit, but rising use among youth in the United States and a spate of severe … Continue reading SHARED: CDC recommends against using THC-laden vapes — NationalAddictionNews.com
SHARED: All about Hemp — Flawsome Jem
Happy Hemp Day! I’m always talking about hemp and its amazing health & environmental benefits, so I thought I’d share a bit more today. Hemp is one of the oldest and most sustainable crops in the world. It is highly nutritious, very versatile and great for the environment. Hemp seeds have been […] via All about … Continue reading SHARED: All about Hemp — Flawsome Jem
ENTRY: Forwardness Forever (Rest of the ‘Journey’ article)
NOTE FROM LOU: Here is another drafting of part of the magazine article I wrote for this month's issue of Journey magazine that didn't make it to print. I understand completely that magazines only have so much space for content, and they do have to be conscious of their advertisers. Thankfully, I'm able to share … Continue reading ENTRY: Forwardness Forever (Rest of the ‘Journey’ article)
FO’REAL!?!: What is Sandtray Therapy?
What is it? Sandtray Therapy: A Practical Manual, written by Linda E. Homeyer and Daniel S. Sweeney, define Sandtray as, “An expressive and projective mode of psychotherapy involving unfolding and processing of intra-and interpersonal issues through the use of specific sandtray materials as a nonverbal medium of communication, led by the client(s) and facilitated by … Continue reading FO’REAL!?!: What is Sandtray Therapy?
