Active addiction has robbed us of many things. It has led us deep into sin. It has warped our personalities and tested our faith, if we had any. Now, we must rebuild. To Everything There is a Season “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to…
Addiction has many consequences from broken relationships to legal charges, to health problems. One of the consequences most profoundly felt is a loss of career opportunities. Substance abuse causes a total derailment of a solid career path. It also leads to a poor job performance track record. All of this can make it challenging to…
While men have historically had higher rates of substance use disorders (SUDs), the gap between men and women in SUD prevalence is narrowing. Women account for approximately one-third of adults reporting an SUD in the U.S. Recent studies suggest that in 2023, about 27.7 million men (20%) and 20.7 million women aged 12 and older…
There are many warning signs that mental illness may be a concern. The more obvious signs include experiencing hallucinations or delusions. Hallucinations occur when you see, hear, taste, touch, or smell things that aren’t there. Delusions involve believing things that aren’t true, like thinking you’re a millionaire or that you’re being watched by the police…
Many His Way residents arrive with current or past formal psychiatric diagnoses. We must ask two important questions: First, since the wide range of possible behaviors displayed by individuals with a substance use problem can closely mimic those of nearly every mental health condition listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR), is…
Addiction was the most horrifying thing in the world for Seth Bond. From the age of 16, he found himself in a relentless cycle, constantly chasing drugs and alcohol. Even when he had what he craved, the fear of running out consumed him. Over time, addiction took away everything he valued—his dignity, self-respect, and self-worth.…
From a drunk’s perspective, the glass is always half empty, which provides plenty of excuses to drink, if any are needed. Maybe, rationalization is a better word for what I did, or rather, for what the committee in my head was fond of doing. This is not to say that my alibis were not based…
There are a lot of new things going on in my life. My kids are growing up, and it has been a joy watching them grow up over the years. I am about to take my oldest son to Auburn for a campus visit. My stepson is set to graduate from high school over the…
Who wants to surrender, to give up? It is practically un-American. We like winners and wish to be winners. Soldiers will fight to the last bullet and even the last man before surrendering, and even then will sometimes refuse to surrender. It is commonly associated with being a “loser” and a “quitter.” Those who do surrender are often characterized…
Recovery can be a challenging and isolating process, but the journey becomes more navigable with a supportive guide by your side. This is where the profound value of mentorship in recovery comes into play. Guidance Mentors play a pivotal role in offering support and guidance throughout the recovery journey and beyond. The journey to sobriety…