Day 999
I am sitting here with just one day more to go until I hit the comma club. It is hard to believe that I even made it through day 1. Day 1 is the hardest. It is living hell. But once you get through day 1 you can get through to day 2. Day 2…
Facing Addiction Training with NCADD on June 22, 2018
Facing Addiction with NCADD is proud to bring our Communities Project to the greater Baltimore area! The project will officially launch with a training on Friday, June 22nd – anyone interested in the project and in learning about community organizing is welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be provided. The training will cover: ï‚· Background…
GBMC Peer Recovery Coach Opportunity
GBMC is currently hiring a Peer Recovery Coach to work in the Emergency Department with the SBIRT program. All interested applicants should visit the GBMC website and search for “Peer Recovery Coach.†https://www.gbmc.org/careers Any questions should be forwarded to Dawn Brown with Mosaic group, her contact information is below. Dawn Brown, MS Senior Behavioral Health…
2 More Days to Go Until I hit the big 1,000
I never thought I would quit/be in recovery. I thought I would I could make it a day let alone a few. Then a miracle happened and I found an online site that helped me with a smokeless tobacco site. Quitting smokeless tobacco is likened to quitting/recovering from heroin. After 300 days of quit I…
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Should You Try Alternative Treatments?
Choosing alternative treatment for addiction is more holistic than traditional models – focusing on treating the whole person, not just the addiction. This may include meditation, exercising and incorporating other healthy living practices into treatment. But how do you know if an alternative treatment is best? Start by taking a look at the benefits, and…
Roll Call June 1, 2018
Post-roll every day You days in recovery is on the quit counter It is your daily promise to yourself that you are committed to recovery Keep focused and continue down the path Exercise – pushups, walk, run, lift Eat three square meals
Roll Call, May 28, 2018
Post-roll every day You days in recovery is on the quit counter It is your daily promise to yourself that you are committed to recovery Keep focused and continue down the path Exercise – pushups, walk, run, lift Eat three square meals
Day 987
Well, it is day 987 and I have been able to keep any thoughts of the past behind me. One key is to give yourself a challenge – whether it is pushups, landscaping, learning, renovating, etc. Just find something that you love to do and then focus on that and that only. The key is…
Coming up on 1,000 Days
I am reaching 1,000 days and I still have challenges. I try to forget this habit but in times of stress the tension comes up in the back of my mind. It is so critical to switch your focus when the idea comes up. You can only win if you switch your focus. Eat three…
Voices of Hope Community Picnic
Voice of Hope Community Picnic Monday, May 8, 2018 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Northeast Town Park Live Performances by GunSmoke Free Food and Drinks
Just One More
The big argument when you start in recovery is the big one: Can I use just one more time? I have that itch. Remember, the key to recovery and winning is being able to switch your attention to something else other than your desire to use. This ability to switch your focus is critical. Remember:…