Backpack Drive
Research says that children who begin the school year with the necessary school supplies have greater motivation to stay in school, as well as have
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Why Won’t They Stop?
Addiction issues are so widespread that chances are, even if you don’t have personal experience with drug and alcohol problems, you probably know a few
Reaching Holistic Health
In March of this year, a global pandemic was declared, an event nobody saw coming and no one was fully prepared for. Overnight, we found
Truths About Vaping and Dabbing
Recently Adrienne Coleman, APC Director of Student Initiatives spoke with Dr. Susan Walley, Professor of Pediatrics in the UAB School of Medicine. Dr. Walley is
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
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
