Singer/songwriter John McAndrew has led a successful musical career, landing a handful of his songs in a couple of Hollywood movies and capturing the attention of local country superstars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. But none of that would exist without his journey into recovery coupled with his ability to appreciate the magic of music. … Continued
Coming to terms with the dimensions of reality that addiction encompasses can be a complicated thing. The first thing that addiction does is take away our awareness. Drugs and alcohol lock us in a never-ending cycle of craving and aversion that keep us from accessing the very dimension of self-awareness and pause required to transcend … Continued
When it comes to underage drinking, prevention is the best strategy. Educating adolescents about the dangers of alcohol abuse is critical, as more than 80 percent of youth ages 10 – 18 say parents are the biggest influence in their decision to drink or not. Adolescence can be a challenging time and unfortunately, alcohol can … Continued