How to Empower Others in Recovery
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
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First Hand Look at Student Awareness
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
Riding Out the Storm of Teen Drug and Alcohol Abuse
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
SUD & Families
On May 14, 2020 we invited Melanie Childers, LPC and Lauren Sisler to join Art & Carie Wimberly for a conversation about Substance Use Disorder
Managing the Disease of Isolation During Self-Quarantine
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
Recovery Story: Blake Gordon
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.
COVID 19 & Substance Use Disorder: Ask the Experts Webinar Recording & Resources
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
It Only Takes A Spark
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
Methods for Getting Better Sleep to Help in Addiction Recovery
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.
This is What it is Like to Lose a Friend to Addiction
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
