Release
– by John Griffin Schou (Samford University student interning at STEPS Ministries) I see the students hunched over their desks, bare eyes staring at open books. I see their desks… Read More »Release
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (ALL)
Main category for Behavorial Health. Recently changed from “Addiction Prevention.”
Relapse is a Battle (and a War)
There are people who relapse after being sober for years, even decades. Others after only weeks or months, and they repeat that backsliding cycle over, and over, and over. Some… Read More »Relapse is a Battle (and a War)
The Lifestyle of Recovery
Listen to the 5-minute podcast version Watch a 1-minute introductory video Powered by embed youtube video and how to stop gamstop Hi, I’m Steve, and I’m an alcoholic. When some… Read More »The Lifestyle of Recovery
Taking the Right Steps
You would think life would be easier than it sometimes seems to be. Unfortunately, we often make it harder on ourselves. Because we make the same mistakes over and over.… Read More »Taking the Right Steps
Changing How We Think About Addiction
Many people don’t like to change. But to protect your kids from addiction, you may have to. There have long been misconceptions about addiction that needed to be adjusted. In… Read More »Changing How We Think About Addiction
Writing a New Story
The little girl was as cute as they come. About 2 years old, she sat up in her stroller laughing and waving at everyone in sight. Her carriage was… Read More »Writing a New Story
Preventing Relapse is Easy (or Hard)
Did you ever have a bad habit you gave up, only to go back to it later? If you are like virtually every other human being, you have probably done… Read More »Preventing Relapse is Easy (or Hard)
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
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