by Clay | Oct 6, 2016 | Sober Living
Sober living is a process, not a one-time event. Yes, you might decide in one moment to get sober. But to maintain sobriety over the long-term requires learning new skills, taking a few steps forward and possibly a few steps back. They call it “the road to...
by Clay | May 24, 2016 | Dual Addiction, Online Gaming Addiction, Sober Living
When I think of addictive behaviors, the first thing that comes to my mind is drugs. Alcohol is a close second. In reality…we can be addicted to just about anything that changes how we feel. “Every form of addiction is bad, no matter whether the narcotic...
by Clay | May 17, 2016 | Sober Living
For most people, sober living is natural. But, what about those of us who were born with that “addiction” gene? We have to learn how to live a sober life. Despite our efforts to make everything complicated, sober living is simple and can be broken down...
by Clay | Mar 31, 2016 | Anger, Sober Living
I answered the phone and a man’s voice asked nervously, “My name is Joe. Can I make an appointment to come see you?” “Why don’t you tell me a little bit about what’s going on?” I offered. Joe went on to briefly tell me about his problem with anger and how it was...
by Clay | Feb 21, 2016 | Sober Living
Codependency is an emotional and behavioral condition that affects an individual’s ability to have a healthy, mutually satisfying relationship. Addicted to an Addict Codependency means that someone has an unhealthy, addictive, relationship with an addict or alcoholic....
by Clay | Dec 19, 2015 | Alcoholism, Sober Living
When you think of “the holidays” do you picture shiny packages, warm hugs from seldom-seen relatives and satisfying visits with cherished friends? Hopefully your holiday season is all joy, warmth and kindness. But, if Mom drinks too much or if Dad is struggling with...
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