Author: Kristy R. Just another one, os all it takes for my brain to give in. For all the hard work
Overview: Twelve-step programs are support groups for people battling a variety of destructive behaviors, including substance use disorders. These meetings are readily
You were the only one there when no one was. You were the only thing to take away the pain. You numbed me. You
Thanks to Jodie G. for submitting this piece. So, I woke up today (my usual cheerful self in the mornings?), letting
Feelings It’s November 18. I have just left detox facility for at least the fourth time. I’ve been to rehab six
Equilibrium, Truth, and Hope: What It's Like to Be a Writer in Recovery We speak to four accomplished writers about their writing
The Power of Imagination in Psychotherapy Therapy emphasises the importance of exploring our minds, seeking truth or clarity and uncovering our past.
Tennessee Williams, F Scott Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Cheever, Carver, Berryman… Six giants of American literature – and all addicted to alcohol.
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
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
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
