Taming Suicidal Thoughts

A Review of How Not to Kill Yourself by Clancy Martin A professor begins his classes by asking all students who have ever thought of killing themselves to raise their hands. But first he tells them he’s tried to do it ten to twenty times and how he deals with his suicidal thoughts now. ReassuredContinue reading “Taming Suicidal Thoughts”

You Don’t Have to Use Drugs Alone

With all the bad stuff out there, from Fentanyl to Xylazine, you’d be crazy to use serious street drugs alone. It used to be that you’d have to pressure someone to use with you or pay with your body for someone to be there. But you don’t have to anymore. Now you can call 800-484-3731Continue reading “You Don’t Have to Use Drugs Alone”

How Linus Created the World

At Least the One Inside Your Head You remember Linus, the comic strip character who drags his blanket around? His blanket is helping him transition from being a baby to someone who can take care of himself. Linus has learned he can’t count on someone always being there when he cries. So, he’s begun toContinue reading “How Linus Created the World”

Understand Addiction By Taking a Walk in the Woods

To understand the brain and how it works in addiction and recovery, take a walk in the woods. You’ll probably walk on a path. It’s easier that way. Others have gone before and cleared a way for you. It takes you somewhere. It might even be marked. Consider what makes a path. It starts offContinue reading “Understand Addiction By Taking a Walk in the Woods”