In an article I read today residents of Manhattan, New York are taking part in a healthier alternative to the well known bar crawl. Additionally sober day raves, dance parties, and a sober social network are taking off in cities across the country. Check out this article to find out more.
Are you a constant picture taker? How is your gait? Is their a bully in your life? The way you walk, observe, and succumb to negative treatment by others all affect our mental health. In a recent article “12 Habits That Can Destroy Your Mental Health” published by My Wise Granny, some recommendations on how…
How is your brain strength? Do you buy that shiny new toy when you see it, or do you delay gratification and think on it? Are you courageous in the face of your fears? Do you identify and work on your weaknesses, or do you hide them away? These are just a few of the…
Well, the magic non drinking pill has not been found yet. However scientists have designed a compound that could inactivate alcohol linked neurons in the brain. According to Science Magazine, Researchers at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have been able to completely reverse alcohol dependency in rats, The rats still seek out sugar water which…
Are you a Master Procrastinator? Does the word Procrastinate aggravate your senses the way nails on a chalkboard do? ( Am I old and no one knows the sound of nails on a chalk board anymore…?) I am a Mater Procrastinator and loath the word procrastination! But maybe no more. Here is an article by…
Would you rather have your sense of taste or your smartphone? According to a study provided in an article by James A. Roberts 53% of 15-30 year olds said they would rather give up their tasters than their smartphone. What about you? Do you check your phone 150 times a day? Don’t worry, apparently that’s…
The painted face on a door appears youthful and innocent. A young woman with a promising future. But Jordan Fugate has lived a life of alcoholism, drug abuse even prison. “So I spent three and a half years incarcerated and when I was released that’s when I moved here. So that’s a pretty good clue…
This morning at the annual collegiate recovery conference, hosted at the University of Nevada, Reno this year President Marc Johnson announced that the university will be recognizing NRAP as an institutional organization. We are so excited to make this announcement so much hard work over the past 3 years has gone into this great achievement.…
Parenting is the most terrifying, untrained position I’ve ever taken on. At the same time, it is the most emotionally rewarding and exciting challenge. After more than 20 years I still question my decisions and appreciate all that I get to learn from this very important person in my life. The bottom line is that…