Tornadoes are no stranger to Ohioans, especially after several that touched down in a populated Dayton area in 2019. These forces of nature form when warm, moist air is combined with cool, dry air in the atmosphere. The instability that’s caused forces the air to spin, creating the destructive vortex. It’s an example of the…
“Believe you can and you’re already halfway there.” – Teddy Roosevelt Your recovery from substance addiction is an incredible accomplishment. While it wasn’t an easy road, you made an important decision to put your health and sobriety first. But when you’re in addiction recovery, it’s natural to worry about relapsing and losing all the progress…
There’s no question that you worked hard for your recovery. When you first got started, going to sobriety meetings felt a little intimidating. After all, sharing your stories with strangers seemed like a foreign concept. But before you knew it, you started to feel a sense of community in these meetings. Being with people who…
That rush of euphoria melted all your pain and problems away right before your eyes. Unfortunately, that euphoria and rush come at a price. And your body and physical health oftentimes get stuck with the bill. And now that the coronavirus (COVID-19) is spreading throughout the country, it’s worth considering how opioids may be making…
You just couldn’t take it anymore – the crippling depression, choking anxiety or even the physical pain from an accident or surgery. Whatever it is that you’ve struggled with, you saw alcohol or drugs as a way to find some relief. But soon, it wasn’t about coping – your alcohol or drug abuse became something…
It feels like there’s a shadow following you around. No matter what you do, there’s an uneasy feeling you can’t seem to shake. The panic and fear start to build. And before you know it, you’re in quicksand. The more you struggle to dig yourself out, the deeper you sink into the anxiety. Whether you…
You never planned to try cocaine, let alone become addicted to it. Maybe you were at a party or at a bar downtown and a friend suggested a way to keep the night going. So you took a hit, giving you a sudden, addictive rush of confidence and melting away all your insecurities. From that…
There was a time when you knew all of the best spots in Cleveland to drink and party. But now that you’re in recovery or trying to improve your health, being around people who drink is a real threat to your sobriety. That might leave you with no choice but to avoid bars and all…
Turn back the clock 25 years or so when cigarettes were at their prime. Many people smoked to relieve stress after a long day at work. And while they knew it wasn’t good for them, the small sense of fleeting peace it gave them was enough to keep the habit alive. As more research was…
Negative emotions like anxiety, sadness, anger and fear are a natural part of life. But sometimes, it can be difficult to manage those feelings before they gain momentum. Like quicksand, every negative thought seems to pull you down. You want to get out of the situation, so you act right away on impulse. But that…