QUESTIONS
What does 90 and 90 mean?
What are the two purposes that 90 and 90 serve?
How can something as simple as going to the dentist be something for caution to a new alcoholic or addict? Read the rest of this entry »
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Sober Spotlight, WHDD Radio, Janina Kean, April 24, 2012
QUESTIONS
How does someone new in sobriety “take on the world?”
What is a sober house and how can it provide the consistency and security that someone new in recovery needs?
What are some key steps to take in early sobriety so that I can prevent relapse? Read the rest of this entry »
Sober Spotlight, WHDD, with Janina Kean, April 17, 2012
QUESTIONS
What is a co-occurring disorder? Can it cause someone to relapse back into drugs or alcohol?
How do not treating PTSD, depression, and sexual trauma properly harm my chances of sobriety?
Why is therapy important in dealing with trauma and co-occurring disorders? Read the rest of this entry »
Sober Spotlight, WHDD Radio, with Janina Kean, April 10, 2012
QUESTIONS
Can young children have the predisposition toward addiction and alcoholism?
How do genes and the environment play into the disease of addiction?
What is the importance of the brain development of a young child and adolescent?
How does stress affect one’s brain and the potential for an addictive personality? Read the rest of this entry »
Sober Spotlight, WHDD Radio, with Janina Kean, April 3, 2012
QUESTIONS
What is the Third Step of Alcoholics Anonymous?
How is the Third Step more a “decision” step and not an “action” step?
How do steps Four and Five pertain to the Third Step? Read the rest of this entry »
Sober Spotlight, WHDD Radio, with Janina Kean, March 20, 2012
QUESTIONS
I’m in recovery and I’m planning on getting surgery. How should I handle the post-operative pain?
Is it important that I let my doctor know that I’m in recovery?
What are some options other than narcotics to help me deal with pain? Read the rest of this entry »
Sober Spotlight, WHDD Radio, with Janina Kean, March 13, 2012
QUESTIONS
Now that I’m newly sober, my daily routine keeps me in check. However, this routine is becoming monotonous and frustrating. How can my routine help me without being frustrating?
What are some sober activities that can keep me busy without getting boring?
What are “sober jobs” and how can they be beneficial to someone new in recovery? Read the rest of this entry »