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    Author: Torious W. Aspirations of a better life, one without drugs and alcohol, one without strife. Spirits high, heart in the

    Dear Alcohol, Its time to say goodbye you duplicitous thief. Weโ€™ve had some great times man, no doubt about it. You

    Thanks to Jodie G. for submitting this piece. So, I woke up today (my usual cheerful self in the mornings?), letting

    Author: Ron H. Excuse me, but I think someone needs to be in charge here. Who needs to be in charge? If I

    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 andย uncovering our past.

    Tennessee Williams, F Scott Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Cheever, Carver, Berrymanโ€ฆ Six giants of American literature โ€“ 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 donโ€™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 Iโ€™ll feed your head with lies Just one more time, you wonโ€™t die It was

    When Wolf Parade sang, "I keep my head up tight. I make my plans at night. And I don't sleep,

    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

    One of my favorite writers of all-time was an underrated talent behind the likes of Parks and Recreation, Eastbound and