The Addictive Personality and Its Relationship to Substance Use Disorder
What leads someone to develop a substance abuse disorder? Is it his or her circumstances, or by chance? Was that person always destined to become
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The Face to Face Work of Recovery
Because of the great influence that volunteers have on APC’s initiatives and mission, we have begun to tell their stories. There is power beyond words
The Sponsor-Sponsee Relationship
The relationship between a Sponsor and a Sponsee is very special in the recovery process. On June 18, 2020, we recorded this live virtual chat
7 Popular Myths About Sobriety
Societal stigmas exist everywhere and are propelled by myths and misconceptions that prevent us from experiencing a life of endless possibility. This is especially true
Drugs & Alcohol: Giving your Teen a Compass
On Thursday, June 4, 2020 we recorded this in-depth conversation focusing on teens and substance use. UAB Family & Adolescent Services Clinical Coordinator Latrice Dailey,
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
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
