Is Sobriety Boring You?
Just think: you could blow it all up right now. You could walk into a bar and the second that drink hits your throat, your life starts over. Your six months start over. Your two years. Your nine years. Just hit that joint and you’re free. You won’t have to carry this anymore, this responsibility. Because […]
Understanding Fentanyl and how it affects you.
The rise of Fentanyl use has fueled the Unites States opioid epidemic in recent years . The United States has reported over 90,000 opioid related overdoses from 2019 to 2022 with close to 56,000 of those deaths reported to involve synthetic opioids. Bringing awareness to this issue and understanding the feelings of someone who struggles […]
How to Pray (When You Really Really Don’t Want To)
Prayer is a central part of many religious traditions. But what is prayer? And how do we do it? How do we separate our religious bias from a spiritual way of prayer? Defining Your Relationship With Prayer When it comes to Prayer, there is no One-size-fits-all definition. Peoples’ relationship to prayer differs based on their […]
What Is the Difference Between Transitional and Supportive Housing?
Housing after addiction or during recovery can be hard to come by. Only 10% of Americans as a whole that are dealing with addiction will actually receive the treatment that they need. That being said, knowing what type of housing and what type of treatment centers there are can make a big difference. What Is […]
What Is a Sober Living Home?
Sober living homes, sometimes called sober houses, are essentially bridges between inpatient facilities for people healing from substance abuse like rehabs, and mainstream society. They offer a structured environment that helps a person regain their independence and adjust to life outside rehabilitation. Some Regulations in Sober Living Homes While sober living homes are a lot […]
Fentanyl is the killer during COVID
SAN FRANCISCO — A record 621 people died of drug overdoses in San Francisco so far this year, a staggering number that far outpaces the 173 deaths from COVID-19 the city has seen thus far. The crisis fueled by the powerful painkiller fentanyl could have been far worse if it wasn’t for the nearly 3,000 […]