The Coleman Institute Blog
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Dec 19
Should I Date in Early Recovery?
The short answer is no, but the concept of dating in early recovery is important and worth discussing. It is generally discouraged and for good reason.
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Dec 19
Mommy’s Little Juice Box
As we know, parenthood is not for the faint of heart. Between raising children, a busy career, financial pressures, aging parents, changing bodies, the stresses can be overwhelming.
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Dec 19
The Opposite of Addiction is Connection
This is a commonly quoted phrase within the recovery world. While we understand that addiction is a disease of the brain, we also recognize that there are both behavioral causes and manifestations. This is where the concept of connection ties into addiction.
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Dec 19
Over 60? 3 Great Reasons to Stop Drinking Now
I asked my dear and accomplished friend, Leslie Eckford, to guest write a blog post on some things to consider regarding alcohol and aging. Leslie is the co-author of Aging with Care: How to Hire and Manage Caregivers at Home (Rowman and Littlefield 2018) and MindfulAging.com. You can learn more about healthy aging and care at the Mindful Aging Youtube Channel and Facebook page.
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Dec 19
Get Sober For Christmas
One of the most moving themes I hear from my patients has to do with how different their lives are in sobriety at the holidays.
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