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October 15, 2018
Not One Bourbon, Not One Scotch, Not One Beer
On the long drive home from my kid’s soccer tournament this weekend, I found myself reflecting on how surprisingly easy it had been to avoid drinking bourbon, scotch, or beer
June 14, 2018
Managing Pain with Dry Needling
Lifting weights six days a week inevitably leads to aches and pains—especially for someone my age. Muscle soreness is part of the territory when you dedicate hours to intense gym
June 06, 2018
I Am Not Powerless Over Alcohol
For 20 years, I was told countless trivial things about what I should and shouldn’t do to achieve long-term sobriety. For example, I was advised to avoid alcohol completely and
May 22, 2018
Dream Come True at 42
Alongside celebrating three years of sobriety, I recently marked my 42nd birthday—two absolute miracles, considering how close I once was to losing my life to drug and alcohol addiction. Just
March 26, 2018
Relapse Is Part of Addiction. Not Recovery!
When did relapse become part of the recovery process? Why don’t we describe a recurrence of cancer, heart attack, or stroke as part of recovery? What if an addict’s next
January 12, 2018
Being Addicted to Looking, Feeling, and Being Your Best
I believe in a world where people don’t have to trade one harmful addiction for another. Far too often in the sober community, individuals replace drugs and alcohol with sweets,
November 16, 2017
Eat Whatever You Want This Holiday Season
You can eat whatever you want this holiday season without worrying about bursting your pants at the seams. Holiday gatherings often revolve around family, friends, and, of course, food. I
October 07, 2017
My Opioid Addiction – A Piece Of Paper Almost Killed Me
It’s hard to believe that a simple piece of paper almost killed me. My opioid addiction began with a prescription for Oxycodone—a drug I obtained far too easily. Armed with
September 22, 2017
Addicts Are Selfish, Volunteers Are Selfless – Recovery 101
Addicts are often labeled as selfish individuals, while volunteers are seen as selfless humanitarians. Looking back on my 20-year battle with drugs and alcohol, I can’t disagree with that characterization.