Recovery Story: Brent Bonham
On November 5, Brent Bonham shared his recovery story with us and discussed issues surrounding treatment and recovery in the Birmingham area with Recovery Coach
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Substance Abuse and HIV/AIDS: Two Co-Existing Epidemics
In the United States, more than 1.2 million people are living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), the virus that leads to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Alabama Needs a New Plan for Tobacco
On November 4, 2015, Alabama’s acting State Health Officer Thomas Miller signed a letter in support of the Alabama State Plan for Tobacco Prevention and
Step One: What Powerlessness Means to Me
“We admitted we were powerless over our addiction – that our lives had become unmanageable.” For those of us who used the 12 Steps on
Codependency, Part I
Codependency is one of the most challenging problems that can be present in relationships. When relationships are impacted by addiction issues as well, codependent tendencies
The State of the Stigma
The fact is drug abuse has a stigma. It follows a person long after last use and into every facet of life. It has the
Digging Deeper: 8 Reasons Children & Teens Get Mixed Up with Prescription Drugs
It may start innocently enough. Perhaps a child sees their parent regularly grab a couple of tablets from a prescription pill bottle and gets curious.
Drug Free, Positive Activities: A Key Step in Prevention
Now more than ever, teenagers need to have positive, drug free activities to pursue that keep them occupied and out of danger. If platforms like
Webinar Replay: Grief and Substance Use Disorder
On Oct. 5, 2020 we brought together members from the mental health community to discuss the intersection of Grief and Substance Use Disorder. Maggie Banger,
Recovery Month 2020: The Importance of Celebrating Connections
September is National Recovery Month, a time dedicated to celebrating people in recovery, spreading awareness about the disease of addiction, and sharing resources far and
