What Is It Worth to Prevent Addiction?
“I still remember the night times. In the darkness of early morning, I would wake to a feeling of dread. The next few hours would be clouded by fear and… Read More »What Is It Worth to Prevent Addiction?
Steve Ward
Finding God in Recovery
I’d never been to a recovery meeting before and didn’t know what to expect, but the crowded room seemed welcoming enough as I slipped into a chair in the back.… Read More »Finding God in Recovery
The Answers to Addiction
Every week, I talk to many people about addiction and answer any questions they may have. The first part of these talks normally goes quickly, because people understand “Why”… Read More »The Answers to Addiction
How to Help People in Only 5 Minutes
There are people you are in position to help. Who are they? The ones all around you. This is how easy it is to learn how to help people: All… Read More »How to Help People in Only 5 Minutes
It’s Okay Not to Be Okay
I’ve talked with lots of people lately about the issues and problems they face every day. It’s been interesting that one particular observation seems to help many of them feel better about… Read More »It’s Okay Not to Be Okay
The Epiphany of Prevention: STEPS Ministries
What is now STEPS Ministries began with an epiphany: “Why do we wait until people crash and burn before we teach them the incredible wisdom found in the world of… Read More »The Epiphany of Prevention: STEPS Ministries
Developing a Healthy Sense of Self
Multiple factors may contribute to our feelings of anxiety, depression, or meaninglessness. And it works the same with addiction and other compulsive issues. But there is one thing at the center… Read More »Developing a Healthy Sense of Self
Choose to Make a Difference
If there was some behavior that made us feel good, gave us a sense of purpose, and helped us deal with life issues such as depression, anxiety, and addiction, you… Read More »Choose to Make a Difference
An Alcoholic at IBM
I just retired after being with one company—IBM—since 1980. For many of those years, I wrestled with alcohol issues until it became unavoidably clear a decade ago that I was… Read More »An Alcoholic at IBM
The Life-Changing Promise of Precovery
I’ve always read a lot, partly because there is plenty of useful material out there worth reading. The problem is, most of it remains largely unused by the vast majority… Read More »The Life-Changing Promise of Precovery