Monthly Archives: January 2012

Picking the Right Sober Living Environment

Posted on January 25, 2012 by admin

If you or anyone you know has been affected by drug abuse, you know that not only rehab, but also the transitional period after rehab is extremely important to successful continuation of a drug-free lifestyle. Luckily there are a variety … Continue reading →

Posted in Sober Living | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy, Addiction, and 13 Min. of Static

Posted on January 17, 2012 by admin

In searching for artists with amazing stories of recovery, we came across one that many folks might not be familiar with: Wilco, a Chicago-based alt rock band became critic favorites for the release of their 2000 LP Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged , | Leave a comment

The Strange History of Heroin

Posted on January 12, 2012 by admin

It is considered to be one of the most harmful drugs in the world. Synthesized from morphine, a derivative of the opium poppy, heroin’s shocking story dates back to 3400BCE with the Mesopotamian cultivation of the opium poppy. In ancient … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment

How I Rediscovered Creativity Through Sobriety

Posted on January 2, 2012 by admin

This post was provided by a former Hickory Wind Ranch resident, Shane M. After a quick run to my local hobby store, I pulled out charcoal and a large pad of drawing paper.  “Just start! Just go for it.  Let … Continue reading →

Posted in Windows into Hickory Wind Ranch | Tagged , , | Leave a comment