Recovery Truths – Part Two

Recovery Truths – Part Two

In a recent blog post, we took a look at some untrue statements and ideas about substance use disorders and recovery. Those three fictions included: You don’t need treatment unless you hit ‘rock bottom’ Alcohol is not nearly as problematic as other drugs Treatment is...
Writing Things Down Has an Upside in Recovery

Writing Things Down Has an Upside in Recovery

Most people don’t really think of themselves as writers. In fact, writers—novelists, journalists, playwrights, poets, screenwriters, essayists (even bloggers)—can seem like a special group of people with unique talents that others do not have access to. But when you...