Viewing Resolutions through Lens of Recovery
New Years resolutions often fail because of incomplete planning and understanding of the recovery/change process. Dr Inaba gives us a clear perspective, including the sequence of habit change.
Coping with Holiday Blues
Winter holiday time can be hard for those working toward recovery from addiction. And updates on the status of alcoholic energy drinks, and the proposed national Institute of Addictions.
Recovery without abstinence
The Rolling Stone and “sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll” somehow seem to go together. Guitarist Keith Richards chronicles his life experience in a new autobiography, which talks alot about his passion — music, and how that helped him overcome his addictions without quitting all drugs and drinking. Dr Inaba comments.
Holiday Blues
The Holiday Season can be a wonderful time of giving and sharing, enjoying food and festivities with family and friends. It can also be a very difficult time for someone coping with their addictions, and trying to maintain their recovery.