December is here and that means the holidays are approaching whether we are ready or not. That could mean joyful anticipation or absolute dread at what is to come.
If you’ve ever seen a TV show or movie where a character checks into rehab, it’s usually a montage of happy, feel-good scenes for the next few minutes. Bam! Their program is done in the time it takes you to pop another bag of popcorn.
While not in our everyday verbiage, blue and white-collar workers are distinct in many areas. If you have listened to a Jeff Foxworthy comedy sketch within the last 15 years, then you would know all about what makes a blue-collar worker.
No matter where you are in the world, the countdown towards the New Year is pretty standard. The countdown from ten, the goofy hats or glasses, and finding a loved one to kiss to ring in the New Year.
For us here at The Walker Center, we are excited because September is Recovery Month. This gives us the time to celebrate and talk about those who have made a recovery from their addiction. We see it as a time to inspire, listen, and learn from others.
While challenges may seem difficult at the moment, we can often come out stronger. Treatment at the Walker Center provides reinforcement and encouragement for positive change.
It’s always good to start things on a clean slate. Whether that be approaching a work project, rekindling an old friendship, or settling a dispute after an argument, it’s always good to start anew.
Even if you have hobbies to do or Netflix series to check out, boredom during the quarantine is inevitable. There are going to be days where your hobby doesn’t seem interesting or you feel like you’ve reached the end of Netflix.
There’s nothing wrong with a glass of champagne on New Year’s Eve or a beer while watching the big game. Sometimes, having a second glass of wine with dinner or an extra drink isn’t the end of the world.
Summers are ideally times of get togethers with family and friends, but they can also be full of dangerous relapse triggers. Here’s how you can set yourself up for success this summer and avoid relapse.
Summer poses a special challenge for recovering alcoholics. There are family reunions, vacations, social engagements, weddings, and a host of other potential pitfalls
It can be extremely difficult to come to terms with the idea that you or a loved one might be an alcoholic. Often times, admitting or recognizing the problem is the hardest part
