The Latest Alarming Opioid Side Effect
As if the opioid epidemic sweeping the nation hasn’t been devastating enough, public health officials have recently identified another alarming side effect from excessive...
Symptom Substitution
Jane was in a facility getting treatment for her bulimia and self-injurious behaviors. She reached out to me about her struggles, informing me that...
Sex And The Sober Woman
Secrets will always try to keep us in the dark; but if we let it,
our spirit will always move us into the light.
I was told...
Stigma And Addiction: Let’s Challenge and Change It Together
Approximately one in ten Americans over the age of twelve are addicted to alcohol and drugs, while over 20% of Canadians are affected by...
GETTING SAVED
I once stayed at a women’s residence in lower Manhattan run by the evangelical Salvation Army. It wasn’t as much fun as Damon Runyon’s version...
2018 REFLECTIONS FOR A NEW YEAR
I find that the new year is a perfect time for self-reflection. Sometimes it’s about the past year, and at others it’s about my life...
My Insane Life – Diary of Addiction
In 2009, I was living in London with my wife and I was in and out of the house, using drugs, partying and trying...
Finding A Sober Support Network
So, after this holiday season I was reminded of how important it is to have a great support network. Miraculously resisting all the holiday...
Tribute to Daniel Fonte
There comes a time in everyone’s life when certain incidents or tragic events take place that leave you wondering why must things happen the...
Why Is This New Year’s Resolution Different From All Others?
Okay, it’s that time of year again. The party hats are back in the closet, your smart phone is filled with holiday selfies and...
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