They sit in circles every morning and talk. Over-medicated minds that desperately need to love themselves. Good morning. How was everyone’s weekend? I need
In recent years, animal-assisted therapy has grown in popularity. It can be used to treat a variety of mental health
Feelings It’s November 18. I have just left detox facility for at least the fourth time. I’ve been to rehab six
I was thinking about Nathan when it happened. It was January 2018. I sat in a small room in my company's
Author: Andrew N. Tears reunite with my cheeks once again Just as the dark clouds above start to rain It Felt as if
Dear Alcohol, Its time to say goodbye you duplicitous thief. We’ve had some great times man, no doubt about it. You
Tennessee Williams, F Scott Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Cheever, Carver, Berryman… Six giants of American literature – and all addicted to alcohol.
The Power of Imagination in Psychotherapy Therapy emphasises the importance of exploring our minds, seeking truth or clarity and uncovering our past.
Equilibrium, Truth, and Hope: What It's Like to Be a Writer in Recovery We speak to four accomplished writers about their writing
Creativity Can Play an Important Role in Addiction Recovery A novelist in recovery said he believed drinking made him a better
I open my eyes and am terrified by what I see. I am trapped and don’t know where I am supposed
In a room where whispers cling to the walls, A figure collapses as the darkness calls. Windows to the soul, reflecting the
What are you burning I think it's your soul You're breathing in smoke That won't fill the hole And when you breathe out Your chemical
Theft by Deception Welcome to Hell I feel like Heaven I’ll feed your head with lies Just one more time, you won’t die It was
Every addict is an egomaniac with an inferiority complex. I’m no different. The first flight had been cancelled. Two hours before
I was never high enough. My body defied odds of survival. A regular EF5 tornado. He was my treatment center roommate
On a given day, I might take 70 mg of Adderall to stay alert, focused, and energized for the duration
When Wolf Parade sang, "I keep my head up tight. I make my plans at night. And I don't sleep,
