Men
Men
Let’s explore articles for and about men suffering from addiction, as well as articles for men who have someone in their life suffering from addiction.
Articles For Men
This Valentines Day, Don’t be in the SNARK TANK
With Valentine’s Day fast upon us, advertisers undulate before our eyes hearts and flowers, gifts and chocolates, teddy bears and fancy restaurants. As such, it’s a great time to take a look at the relationships we might be in and if they are helpful or not. In some...
The Las Vegas Shooting Through the Eyes of a Mental Health Expert
This article originally appeared on Huffington Post. My heart goes out to victims and their families of the massacre in Las Vegas. This tragedy has many of us wondering what could have been done to prevent it and why it happened. As a mental health and addiction...
Digital Media Marketing and Interventionists Etiquette
I love the fact that in the digital media age we can connect across the globe on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc. These platforms have become major marketing tools. Since 1973, I have been a licensed clinician and a proud interventionist. I...
Exercise and Addiction Recovery
There’s no question recovery can be tough. At times, it can feel like attending group sessions is like climbing a Stairmaster. However, that Stairmaster may be that extra push for your body to feel great and experience the benefits of healthy living. In fact, evidence...
How To Handle Disappointment in Addiction Recovery
This post originally appeared on AddictionBlog.org “Don’t let today’s disappointments cast a shadow on tomorrow’s dreams.” Unknown For me, disappointment is one of life’s most uncomfortable feelings. It’s complex, containing a subset of conflicting emotions like:...
11 Ways To Deal with a Narcissistic Boss in Addiction Recovery
This article originally appeared on AddictionBlog.org Trouble in addiction recovery with your boss? You’re doing the deal. You are in recovery, working hard, and you’ve managed to secure a good job. The only problem is you thought working in recovery would be easy....
Additional Resources For Men
American Society for Addiction Medicine
My Wooky Book
Russel Brand
Navigating Grace
Jeff Jay
Moments of Clarity
Christopher Crawford Kennedy
Broken
William Moyers
Falling Up: A Memoir of Renewal
Louise Stanger
Learn To Thrive
Louise Stanger
Does The Noise in My Head Bother You?
Steven Tyler