Module Three

We have covered a lot of ground this week in our focus on mental health. The willingness to be totally honest with ourselves and others and becoming more aware of our strengths and shortcomings leads to a healthier and more vibrant life. Staying successful in sobriety first requires commitment, one day at a time, one

Welcome to day 6 of our Mental Health Module. Today is an important day. All of us have something in common. We have a past, and one that has its share of wrong turns, wrong decisions, sins, mistakes, and hurtful words and actions against others. These wrongs weigh us down with guilt and have hurtful

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, describes a real condition with a variety of symptoms. It can develop in people that have suffered trauma in the course of wars (current military and veterans), on the street, in domestic violence, in natural disasters, medical illness, accidents, abuse, and other events. The fear and anxiety that accompany the

We live in a very faced paced world. Now, more than ever, it is vitally important to be well informed, and decisive in our thought process. Having a clear moral code and standing firm on what we know to be true is crucial. We need to know how to plan and manage our schedule, so

In recent years, changes to the access and use of cannabis, have caused much confusion as to whether it is safe and what the harmful effects of using it are. Let’s look at what is known about cannabis more closely. Thirty-three states have approved the use of medical marijuana here in the United States (ProCon.org),

There are many views as to what depression is and isn’t. Largely it is understood by a variety of symptoms—feeling down, blue, losing interest in things that used to be important to us, etc. There can also be difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or even getting out of bed. Many of us have experienced these to

Welcome to your third module in the Sobriety Success Educational Series. This week we will explore an area that is far too often neglected or simply overlooked. Our mental health connects to every part of our lives. It affects our thoughts and perceptions, our emotions and self-esteem, our day to day decisions, our relationships, and