Do you have unused prescription meds that are expired or that you don’t need anymore that you need to dispose of safely? The National DEA Take-Back Day on April 27th ( which changes every year ) is your opportunity to get rid of your unused prescription meds in a safe way so that they don’t fall…
It doesn’t matter who you are, if you are caught driving under the influence, it is only appropriate to suffer the consequences. Not only could you hurt or kill yourself and the other people in your car, but others on the road who are completely innocent. Even if you are Reese Witherspoon, your husband should…
Is professional sports creating drug addicted people? The NFL’s rate of opioid use is 7%, which is three times higher than that of the general population, according to an article published by The Washington Post. Players report feeling pressured by the team’s medical staff to use painkillers that they aren’t comfortable with, and use painkillers before…
Are you having problems getting insurance coverage for drug rehab? You are not alone. Many people pay a lot of money for insurance they think will be there for them when they or a family member need help, only to find out that they are often denied insurance coverage for drug rehab…During one of the…
College basketball is a favorite of sports gamblers, in fact it may be the most bet on sport in the United States. Especially during NCAA March Madness, betting on NCAA college basketball causes a lot of money to exchange hands. Often considered the most exciting sport to place bets on, gamblers get really involved and…
Wrestlemania 29 was tonight, and many people all over the world tuned into their televisions and computers to watch the action. I didn’t watch Wrestlemania 29, haven’t watched wrestling for many years, but when I was a teenager and even into young adulthood, watching wrestling was something I did religiously with my younger brother. He…
19 years ago yesterday, icon of Generation X and grunge rock Kurt Cobain passed away from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Some would say that his band, Nirvana, spearheaded the grunge rock movement and that he was the spokesperson for that generation. There is no doubt that he and his band were wildly popular and adored;…
A sad day in the recovery community and the entertainment world, Roger Ebert passed away yesterday after a long battle with thyroid cancer. This journalist, film writer and highly respected film critic was a Pulitzer Prize winner and a powerful supporter of Alcoholics Anonymous. 33 years sober, Mr. Ebert gave up alcohol in 1979. Roger…
Posted by Steps to Recovery on April 3, 2013 Music festival season is upon us! My favorite time of year. Going to see amazing bands and musicians, dancing, the food, people watching…So many amazing things come along with attending a music festival. Everyone seems to be really excited for Lollapalooza this year, and who wouldn’t…
“REBOUND”- An Inspirational Talk on Drug Addiction and the Road to Recovery by former NBA player Chris Herren We are pleased to announce that Chris Herren, a former NBA player, will speak to parents and students (age 11 and older) about his struggles with addiction and his courageous road to recovery. In November, Chris presented…