“Some of us think holding on makes us strong, but sometimes it is letting go.” —Hermann Hesse As the author of cerebral works like Der…
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Life after recovery can start as a struggle. You might feel resentment or ashamed from your past as an addict, but that’s why you’re recovering.…
Rehab is a sensitive subject when it comes to the addict and their decision to go or not. It can also be a very emotional situation…
Let’s say it together: Requiem for a Dream got it wrong. This film, made by the director of Black Swan, is a pretty intense tragedy…
Knowing the difference between supporting and enabling an addict is important. You want to do everything you can to help them, but you don’t want to…
When a friend tells you about their addiction, your brain will probably do some flips of confusion in your head. “What do I do? How do I…
Landing a front side VIP seat on the US $100 bill lends a certain amount of credibility. Let’s be real, Ben Franklin spat some mad wisdom when he…