Healing in the Cracks of Brokenness
“There comes a point in Addiction when you realize that you are committing suicide, just in a slow, drawn out process.” John Steakley speaks from
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Staying Sober While Social Distancing For the Holidays
The holiday season can be a difficult time for people in recovery – and that is during a regular year. It is no secret that
5 Things Parents of Teenagers Need to Know About Vaping
Almost everyone knows that vaping is not a good thing. Although vaping products can only be sold to people over the age of 21, it
Codependency, Part II
In my last blog post, I introduced a common issue in relationship dynamics and particularly in addiction experiences: codependency. In this post, I’ll discuss what
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
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
