During my addiction, I had lost all hope for recovery, happiness, and even life. When I saw other people living “normal, happy lives”, I would instantly begin to judge them. I truly believed these people were naive and ignorant to how horrible the world was. In reality, the world was not an awful place, but […]
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There is a community of supporters that surrounds APC and their work that allows the ‘behind the scenes’ activities and education possible. It is within this network of volunteers and supporters that APC is able to reach their goal of raising awareness and support for the epidemic of substance abuse. APC’s mission statement reads, “Show
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Parenting a teenager can feel like a bit like sailing. When your teen is happily engaged in family, school, or church activities, the day is sunny and the water is calm. Throw in splashes of teenage drama, attitude, and angst, and you watch the sky darken and the water get choppy. Still, you can confidently
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On May 14, 2020 we invited Melanie Childers, LPC and Lauren Sisler to join Art & Carie Wimberly for a conversation about Substance Use Disorder and its impact on families. This live webinar was presented on Zoom. Watch the full conversation below: Find out more about Melanie Childers, LPC and Lifeline Solutions here. If you
Addiction, whether alcohol or drug-related, is truly a disease of isolation. And for those in recovery, the pandemic and self-quarantine measures required throughout much of the country have made recovery that much more difficult. If you find yourself in this situation, please do not be afraid to reach out to your sponsor or a close friend
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On May 7, 2014, APC volunteer and recovery coach Art Wimberly interviewed Blake Gordon, a person in long term recovery, about his journey to recovery. They discussed successes and failures and everything in between. Watch the full interview here: Be sure to follow APC’s Facebook page and Join the Coalition to stay informed all of
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On our webinar today, our awesome panelists shared some great information with us regarding the intersection of COVID 19 and Substance Use Disorder. As requested by some of the attendees, we are listing the phone numbers that were given during the webinar: UAB Beacon (Adults) – (205) 580-3278UAB Beacon (Adolescents) – (205) 761-0850Recovery Resource Center
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It was a chilly, brisk morning; but the forecast did not call for rain. I thanked God for the day and asked that He guide my steps, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to be involved. As the coffee brewed, I stood at the island in the kitchen and taped alphabets to poster board that would
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Sleep and addiction recovery seem to have a cyclical relationship. When you’re in recovery, especially in the early stages, it can be more difficult to get quality sleep. And when you’re not getting the sleep you need, it makes recovery even harder than it otherwise would be. Plus, sleep deprivation can result in a slew of mental and emotional health issues that increase the likelihood of relapse.
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We lose friends in many ways. People walk into our lives and take on pivotal roles in our hearts and minds. Then, all of a sudden someone takes a different path in life and we lose connection. Of course, this can hurt and cause feelings of grief, but we know they are still around. We
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