- Life Is Worth Living Because...
- “Life Is Worth Living Because Of: Kids, Moms, Dads, Grandparents, Sisters, Good Friends, Pets etc… The goose bumps you get when hearing a great song for the first time – and anything else that gives you goose bump or those good kinds of shivers... The pleasures of a good meal – something to enjoy everyday, 3 times a day (or 4….) Those times when you come away from a book, film, song or piece of art feeling somehow moved or enlightened – getting that magical feeling of connectedness to the human condition”
- My Story
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“After wrapping things up at school with an undergraduate degree in psychology from Carleton University I set off for a bit of fun on a trip to Asia – not knowing at that time that my trip would extend to a decade and more and that I’d find myself a new home country in tropical Thailand
A little bit of teaching soon led to the opening of a small restaurant, which ultimately led to the opening of a slightly bigger one – which I still have to this day. At the same time, also a number of years ago, I started working as a freelance writer, eventually coming to specialize in mental health and addiction writing.
For the last 5 years or so I have authored and researched hundreds of articles and blog postings on addiction and mental health, have authored ebooks on finding care and, for a short time, even ran a free help line out of my own home to answer questions about addiction and treatment and to help people in need connect with treatment they could afford.”
John Lee's Most Recent Activity on Choose Help
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Facebook Share on Twitter 02:16 - Jun 09, 2026 Learn Imagery Relaxation for Relapse Prevention
Learn to relax with imagery in 7 easy steps; it’s a great skill that protects you from relapse.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 09:44 - Jun 09, 2026 The Neural Model for Food Addiction
NIDA researchers explain food addiction by showing how overeating can lead to changes in the dopamine pathways of the brain, and showing how these changes alter our ability to regulate impulses to eat
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Facebook Share on Twitter 09:11 - Jun 09, 2026 Sauna Treatment = Scientology
Programs that offer sauna treatments as a core component are likely Scientology-related. This treatment is not backed by any legitimate medical organization.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 08:00 - Jun 09, 2026 Depression, Chronic Pain & Opioid Misuse
Learn how opioids can lead to depression, how depression worsens pain and what to do when you have both pain and depression.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 09:15 - Jun 08, 2026 Heroin Addiction in the Family - Supporting Change
Six effective ways to help a treatment-ready heroin user that you love make positive changes - what to do and how to help.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 01:41 - Jun 08, 2026 AA for Beginners – What You Need to Know
New to AA? Start here – a list of 9 quick-read articles answering all your important questions on getting started with the 12 steps.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 12:29 - Jun 08, 2026 Tramadol Withdrawal and Tapering Guidelines
A how-to guide to tramadol tapering - What to expect from tramadol withdrawal, how to taper, example tapering schedules to minimize your discontinuation symptoms and practical advice on low dose reduction tapering.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 06:40 - Apr 05, 2026 Beat Cravings with Urge Surfing
For the next 10 seconds, try not to think of a pink elephant…Impossible, right?! The fact is, the more you try to suppress an impulse to use drugs or alcohol the more fixated your mind becomes on that very impulse, and this is bad news for anyone ...
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Facebook Share on Twitter 05:07 - Jan 05, 2026 8 Ways Meditation Keeps You Sober
If you aren’t meditating already, here are 8 very good reasons for you to consider taking it up. Whether you’re still drinking or using and trying to control yourself, just starting off with treatment or long down that winding and difficult recovery ...
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Facebook Share on Twitter 03:08 - Nov 09, 2025 Why Teens Rarely Think They Need Help
Don’t wait for your son or daughter to come to their senses - teens almost never self-recognize addiction and they rarely ask for help. Learn why they can’t see the truth and why this matters when picking treatment.