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
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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
Webinar Replay: Grief and Substance Use Disorder
On Oct. 5, 2020 we brought together members from the mental health community to discuss the intersection of Grief and Substance Use Disorder. Maggie Banger,
Recovery Month 2020: The Importance of Celebrating Connections
September is National Recovery Month, a time dedicated to celebrating people in recovery, spreading awareness about the disease of addiction, and sharing resources far and
Recovery Month: There is Hope
September is National Recovery Month, an annual observance to educate people on mental health and addiction services and how these services can support those struggling
5 Documentaries about Substance Abuse You Can Stream on Netflix Right Now
With coronavirus still ravaging the country and the threat of autumn chills looming, many of us are spending more time at home curled up in
Addiction and Trauma: A Two-Headed Beast
Relapse is a common roadblock on recovery journeys and much can be learned from the experience. How a person addresses a relapse can either strengthen
Four-Legged Friends for Rehab
It’s wonderful when people want to seek help for addictions to drugs or alcohol. Unfortunately, desire doesn’t make the rehab process easy. Rehab and recovery
Sobriety and Weight Gain
Weight gain is not uncommon when someone is newly sober from mind-altering substances. Often it can be a distraction from the recovery process and a
