Addiction to drugs or alcohol has a profound effect on our self-esteem. Many of us in recovery struggle with building self worth after we stop taking drugs or drinking. How can we value ourselves after all of the terrible things we did? How can we be self-confident after we have let everyone down, including ourselves?Read more
I am no stranger to drug rehab. I have tried it many times. I tried inpatient rehab in Arizona. I tried outpatient here in LA. I lived in a “sober living” once where not one of us was sober. I tried AA meetings, NA meetings, CA meetings. None of them worked until I was trulyRead more
A majority of us who struggle with drug addiction or alcoholism know what isolation is. It seems to be a part of the natural progression as our addiction takes over more and more of our lives. We separate from our friends and family so we can take drugs or drink alcohol when we want. AfterRead more
Yoga is a centuries-old practice that combines controlled breath work and movement to achieve physical, mental and spiritual health. It helps calm the mind while increasing heart rate and strengthening muscles. Because it is low impact and can be performed slowly, it can work for people of any age and all levels of fitness. TheseRead more
How much drinking is too much? Isn’t a glass of wine good for you? Why do some people go overboard when they drink and others can have one drink and stop? These are commonly asked questions that many people just don’t know the answer to. Alcohol is a prevalent part of our culture, serves asRead more