On a Roll

Positive Psychology

On a Roll

By Dr. Jason Powers, MD, Chief Medical Officer ยท March 14, 2019

"On a roll." "In the zone." "Hitting their stride." We have a lot of ways to describe the moment when everything clicks. Creativity flourishes when people lean into their talent, even when the advancing edge takes patience.

Substances and Creativity

There is an old assumption that alcohol and drugs unlock creative output. The early hours may feel like inhibitions falling away. Over time, the trade reverses. Many celebrated musicians, filmmakers, entrepreneurs, authors, and artists who struggled with substance dependency watched their creative output collapse long before their bodies did.

The Descent

For people caught inside addiction, the world contracts. The sensation can feel like descending a well, or moving down an increasingly narrow tunnel. Options vanish. Relationships fracture. Desperation grows. Eventually no amount of using provides the relief it once did.

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The Path to Recovery

Recovery does not happen alone. People who are deep in addiction need friendship, encouragement, guidance, and rooms free of judgment. Treatment centers offer:

Get Help Today

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