Loving from Afar
Most alcoholics and addicts derive from alcoholic and addicted families Frequently, the primary risk factor for those in recovery is their own families. This presents a conundrum, especially during family gatherings and celebrations when alcohol in particular flows...
A Bad Childhood
In The Prince of Tides Pat Conroy wrote, “There is no fixing a damaged childhood. The best you can hope for is to make the sucker float.” How many addicts does this describe? Most of them I would venture. A few suggestions: It’s called therapy. Get some. Cherish...
Self-Compassion
Most of us have no problem feeling compassion - so long as this emotion is directed to others, especially those in need. But when it comes to feeling compassion for ourselves- well, we just don’t do that. Self-compassion is simply not in the repertoire. “Oh stop...
Featured Publications
Research Articles on Exercise and Addiction
- Resistance exercise training for anxiety and worry symptoms among young adults: a randomized controlled trial. Scientific Reports
- Can exercise help conquer addiction? Harvard Health
- Exercise as a Potential Treatment for Drug Abuse: Evidence from Preclinical Studies Frontiers in Psychiatry
- Exercise-based treatments for substance use disorders: evidence, theory, and practicality The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Read the Book
- Quick Read – Learn how to stay sober with weightlifting
