The News
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Christian addiction recovery stories
Looking for hope in a Christian addiction recovery story? Check out Sober Mercies, a book written by a Christian who has experienced addiction, quit, and emerged without losing God in the process. More here.
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Character defects of an addict
The character defects of addicts are well-known in 12 step circles. But doesn’t every human have at least a few character defects? Dan Van Helden explores here.
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Addiction recovery: How can I express my gratitude?
Five ideas on how to express gratitude in addiction recovery. Plus, why gratitude is so important.
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Recover to Live: BOOK REVIEW
Need a current guide to addictions and their treatment? Recover to Live is the ticket. Why? A brief book review here.
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What is “The Truman Show Delusion” and its treatment?
Are you being watched and recorded? We explore “The Truman Show Delusion” and the effects of reality television on our collective mental health here.
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Can you die from taking hydrocodone?
Yes, you can die from a taking hydrocodone during overdose. But in normal amounts, hydrocodone is usually safe. Symptoms and treatments for hydrocodone overdose here.
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Jewish spirituality for non-Jews and Jews in recovery
In recovery from addiction, we can redefine spirituality and its role in our lives. Not suprisingly, Jewish spirituality can apply to non-Jews and Jews alike. Here, we review a book by Dr. Leonard Felder that introduces Jews and non-Jews to deeper spiritual practices.
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Why are so many people on Zoloft?
Why are nearly 30 million prescriptions for Zoloft written a year? Top 5 reasons why so many people are on Zoloft here.
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Television addiction : 10 reasons to turn off the TV
The passive nature of watching television makes TV prime territory for addictive tendencies. We review the nature of television here, and offer 10 reasons for you to turn off the TV and consider possible television addiction here.
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Narcotics detection: will honey bees put dogs out of work?
Bees can be trained using sugar water to stick out their tongues (proboscis) when they smell narcotics. In fact, the process is easy, inexpensive and accurate. So can bees replace canines for narcotics detection? Facts and figures about using honey bees to detect narcotics here.
