What is trauma? Or, rather, what are traumatic reactions? Are they normal reactions to abnormal situations as the popular belief has it? Yes, but those
WELCOME TO THE NEW YOU! How many times in your life have you seen a headline that expressed a similar sentiment? I have. Many times. Way
Don’t we all, at some point, want super powers? Don’t we all want to feel and look better, smarter, funnier? Sure we do. For me,
David B. Bohl, author of Parallel Universes: The Story of Rebirth Wednesday, April 4, 2018 – 7:00 pm, at Boswell Books, 2559 N. Downer Ave.,
The insidious thing about addiction is that by the time you notice it, it’s had you in its grip for quite some time—maybe years or
Hello, I wrote this for you. We don’t know each other yet but with this book in your hands, soon you will get to know
Dear Friends, After 57 years of living this story, I spent the last 4 years chronicling the lessons I’ve learned. Many of you shared these
“The part can never be well unless the whole is well.” These words from the ancient philosopher Plato capture what the foundation of substance abuse
I haven’t kept up as often as I’d like, mainly because I’ve been busy in my role as Executive Director of Kiva Recovery. The goal
SMASHED IS A MUST SEE. Forget the dramatization of addiction on reality TV. Living with addiction day in and day out is much more horrific.
It’s an age-old question, one that is hotly debated at treatment centers and enthusiastically discussed in 12 Step rooms. Now’s your chance to
The Dalai Lama said : “I am open to the guidance of synchronicity, and do not let expectations hinder my path.” Wikipedia describes synchronicity as
To many, the terms “recovery”, “sober fun”, and “sobriety” just don’t elicit much excitement, especially from those involved in them. Native Americans have created the
In collaboration with Adoptees Have Answers (www.aha.mn) , David Bohl will facilitate a group named AAABCD – Adult Adoptees Affected by Chemical Dependency. AAABCD will
Dear Lindsay, Please , please, PLEASE ask for help. You’re quoted in this article as saying “Substance abuse is a disease, which unfortunately doesn’t go
