A particular young man made it his life’s goal to make more money than his father. Another young man made it his life’s goal to be the youngest CEO of a Fortune 500 company. Yet another young man made it his life’s goal to become so famous that his name was known throughout the world. Each one thought that when they reached their goal, they would be at the pinnacle of human existence - they would be satisfied and happy. However, each one was sorely disappointed...

We often talk about the dangers of intoxication. However, for the person who is struggling with substance use, they may feel that there is no benefit to coming off the substances. Many people who resort to substance use do so because they are trying to escape the painful realities of their life. For that person, being sober is scarier than the inability to think straight when intoxicated. With that in mind, let's examine some of the benefits of sobriety...

Cost-benefit analysis is an important skill that most of us use in every part of life. When looking for a job we ask, “Is the expected income worth the time and stress?” When considering a large purchase, we ask, “Is this item worth the money it will cost?” When considering dessert, we ask “Is the taste worth the calories?” When deciding if we will travel in the snow we ask, “Is my reason for getting out today worth the chance of a car accident?” We do cost-benefit analysis a