by Cindy Spiegel | May 23, 2017 | Recovery
This isn’t your typical book review: summary, analysis, critique. Instead, I’m summarizing a book I recently enjoyed, connecting its principles to a life in recovery, and recommending it to anyone interested in seeking a healthier, more authentic life. Don Miguel Ruiz...
by Twin Lakes | Mar 2, 2017 | Addiction, Recovery
Nutrition and addiction are linked. It is commonly known that good nutrition is part of an overall healthy life. The old adage “you are what you eat” does have some merit. The foods we eat affect even our mood and emotional well-being. Other than the effects poor...
by Twin Lakes | Feb 20, 2017 | Recovery
When you hear the term “alumni,” you probably think of people who have graduated from colleges or universities. An alumnus is a graduate or former student of a particular school, college, or university; or a former associate, employee, member of a certain association...
by Twin Lakes | Jan 19, 2017 | Addiction, Recovery
Pet therapy can play an important role in addiction recovery. For a number of people with substance abuse issues, developing a loving relationship with a domestic animal offers a number of benefits. As more time and energy is expended to support an addiction, managing...
by Twin Lakes | Jan 13, 2017 | Addiction, Recovery
Addiction recovery is not an overnight matter. It is a process that requires time, commitment, and effort. In fact, it requires each of these things every single day. The process of recovery may sound tiresome, but maintaining an alcohol or drug habit is eons more...
by Twin Lakes | Dec 27, 2016 | Recovery
If you have loved someone with a drug or alcohol addiction, then you know how difficult the situation can become. Addiction is often called a family disease because it not only affects the addicted person but also those around and close to them. Loved ones spend...
