Chronic pain and substance abuse are two conditions that often intertwine in a complex and destructive cycle. For many individuals, the struggle begins with an
It’s not unusual to find that your fear of relapse has returned as the winter season arrives. The tragedy of seasonal relapse is real and
The path to recovery from drug and alcohol addiction can be a long, difficult one—but you don’t have to do it alone. With the right
Music is powerful, it has the ability to transform or enhance your mood, among many other benefits. At Royal Life Centers, we offer music therapy
It’s utterly devastating to watch a parent fall victim to addiction. Addiction leads to pain and destruction, and no one should have to stand by
Financial Planning: Building Your First Budget! For many men and women who are recently in recovery or finishing treatment, financial concerns can be high. Stresses
AA, or Alcoholic’s Anonymous, is a very popular program of recovery. AA is a 12-step program, meaning you follow or “work” the 12-steps of Alcoholic’s
‘Those times when you get up early and you work hard, those times when you stay up late and you work hard, those times when
First, I should tell you that I’m a lifelong atheist and I am 10 years sober with the help of a 12-step fellowship (Note: I’m
From my experience in recovery, especially early recovery, holidays can be like walking through a minefield. IEDs everywhere: flame throwers, snipers, relatives throwing grenades. People
