The Common Denominator
My mom was bi-polar with obsessive-compulsive disorder. It was a rough combination. I am sure it must have been terrible for her, acting out...
A New York Experiment
What if we plow $38 million into more treatment instead of policing? It began as a novel idea and was sprung into action as...
Inside the Mind of an Addict
Why is it that no one understands me? Can’t they see I’m hurting and crying out for help? Yet my friends have stopped calling...
HAVE TO vs. GET TO
As people in recovery, we all face starting over and taking another chance at our goals, dreams and desires. We face setbacks, challenges, roadblocks,...
Beware of Your Type A Personality
The expression “Type A” personality has been around for decades, describing someone who is hard-wired with a strong drive for success. It can lead...
Food Addiction
Food Addiction is one of the most common and challenging types of addiction. Why? Because the vast majority of the population at large is...
The Value of Community Support
We all know meetings are important, but sometimes it’s tough to put our finger on exactly why. I find that it’s helpful to sit...
Easing Opioid Withdrawal
One of the major hurdles for a person struggling with opioid addiction is getting through the debilitating withdrawal phase. For many users, it’s the...
New Developments for Anti-Opioid Vaccine
Back in May 2017, we reported on a potential heroin vaccine being finalized by The Scripps Institute out of southern California. The only problem...
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