Our culture has a fixation with individualism. Although “pulling yourself up by the bootstraps” may seem like a brave and noble idea in theory, it…
Addiction derails lives regardless of age. For many of us, it happens during the formative years of early adulthood. One day you’re an 18-year-old graduating…
Treatment on Monday. Whomp-whomp. You have a vague recollection of a conversation (while you were messed up) with a treatment counselor. You’re now riding the…
Rehab saves lives. There’s no disputing that. With the opioid crisis catapulting addiction into the national limelight, there has been a much-needed push for Americans…
The pink cloud is real. This rose-colored haze of early sobriety may seem innocuous. But aside from too often leading us into a full-blown relapse,…
If you’ve spent any prolonged amount of time in the recovery community, you’ve probably arrived here with a bias either for or against harm reduction.…
Singing the blues is a time-honored artistic tradition. Blues singers often approach the task with a cryptic veil that allows them to channel the idea…
Alcoholics Anonymous offers help for people seeking respite from substance abuse. Its active members proudly tout the effectiveness of group’s teachings. Despite lack of hard…
Rehab teaches some pretty great therapeutic tools for recovery. It helps address deep issues like coping mechanisms and crisis planning. But the logistics of preventing…
As inconvenient as it may be, recovery is not a transitional phase. It doesn’t end once you’re “done” with treatment. The threat of relapse constantly…