Author: Chris J. There was a time-when I was dead-I couldn't get things straight-In my clouded head-the booze and pills-the hash
Overview: Twelve-step programs are support groups for people battling a variety of destructive behaviors, including substance use disorders. These meetings are readily
By Leslie Cappiello His death. Unexpected and sudden. Happy and grounded he seemed at this stage in his life at thirty
You were the only one there when no one was. You were the only thing to take away the pain. You numbed me. You
Dear Alcohol, Its time to say goodbye you duplicitous thief. We’ve had some great times man, no doubt about it. You
Author: Andrew N. Tears reunite with my cheeks once again Just as the dark clouds above start to rain It Felt as if
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
Tennessee Williams, F Scott Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Cheever, Carver, Berryman… Six giants of American literature – and all addicted to alcohol.
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
When Sorority Noise sang, "Just last week, I slept 8 hours total. I barely sleep." I felt that. Back when I
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
Bright age of 16, year 11 ahead them gcses staring down at me im dead poppin pillies like they were harmless but struggled with
