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Sober Celebs–Stars in the Skies of Recovery
While we so often hear of famous writers, actors, and musicians using excessive amounts of drugs and alcohol, overdosing, and getting DUIs, there are also celebrities in recovery who have found a higher level of peace, fulfillment, and accountability. 1) Steven Tyler recently discussed his drug use and sobriety with Ellen DeGeneres. He would literally snort coke on stage. While he credits cocaine use for the bands’ ability to perform in all of the states so … Read entire article »
Jean-Claude Van Damme Im Sober
When I was a kid I was obsessed with Jean-Claude Van Damme movies. Bloodsport, Kickboxer, and Lionheart were staples in my childhood. These movies all had a common theme: something traumatic would happen in Van Damme’s life and he would go away and have a martial arts guru “show him the ways.” He then would come back with a vengeance and kick some major ass. I loved it. I wanted that to happen to me. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Addiction, Drugs, Recovery, Spirituality, Treatment
Cirque du Sobriety
At most AA meetings when everyone claps at the end of each share, I scowl and fold my arms as everyone around me claps and sometimes even smiles. Especially when it’s after someone relapsed and has come back or is simply kvetching about their lack of success or fulfillment, why should I clap? They have not accomplished anything. Or at least that’s what I thought. Last weekend, I went to a Cirque du Soleil show in … Read entire article »
Top Ten Reasons NOT To Do Meth
Many of us have already seen the before and after photos of meth users. Such shots usually show a relatively rough and unattractive person whose meth binge puts them even farther up the ladder of uggo. But what about those of you who actually have still have their good looks to lose? What’s keeping the fair skin and bright eyes away from the dangers of speeding too fast? For such fortunate folks I’ve concocted the … Read entire article »
Injecting Mushrooms; Reflections on Drug Activity in the Brain
In my regular reconnaissance for the latest news in the world of drug and alcohol treatment I recently discovered an intriguing study on the actual effects of various substances on brain function – complete with pretty pictures of the activity created by all sorts of different chemicals. Not only did the headline, “This is what your brain on drugs really looks like[i],” capture my attention (I knew my brain didn’t really resemble an egg in … Read entire article »
Energizing My Sobriety
In my first few weeks of sobriety I was a hardened cynic, nothing could rouse me from an attitude of skepticism and self-righteous doubts. While other people told me that there was no such thing as coincidence I pointed out the ‘probability’ that they were wrong. When the presence of a Higher Power failed to strike me with lightning bolts (not something I usually pray for anyway) or other natural phenomenon I took this as … Read entire article »
Safe to Inhale: The Quest to Clean Up Crack Use
The subject of crack smoking can bring up a wealth of dark jokes about the most debasing of drugs. This is even truer when the idea of a “safe-inhalation” site for crack is proposed. Would it be a room full of windows (so that each paranoid smoker has their own set of shades to peep out of) or a space with none at all? There definitely couldn’t be carpeting on the floor (or they would … Read entire article »
Annoying People In AA
It is very common to run into obnoxious people while attending an AA Meeting. These are individuals who piss you off on good days, and piss you off even more on bad days. While attending AA meetings many of these douche bags will most likely be present. I have taken the liberty of compiling a short list of some commonly seen douche nozzles while attending an AA meeting: The Peanut Gallery:This group is full of those … Read entire article »
Spiritual Level Eagle
Attaining and maintaining spirituality is one of the most important aspects of ones recovery. Ever talk to someone and think, dang… he/she is spiritual as shit! That’s tasty. It is common for people to look up to others as a goal for their spirituality. Some people want to be spiritual like their sponsor. Some people want to be spiritual like Gandhi. Some people want to be spiritual like Hannah Montana. I don’t like to choose … Read entire article »
Filed under: Addiction, Drugs, Recovery, Spirituality
Get Out of Your Head
I spend the majority of my life in my head. I analyze everything. If you’re anything like me… you know it can drive you crazy. When I think about what I want to do for work I think about how my life will look like with that job in 6 months, 3 years, 5 years, 10 years, etc. What will I be driving? Will I be happy? Do girls think that job is sexy? And … Read entire article »
Filed under: Addiction, Life, Recovery, Spirituality
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