By: Richard "Shane" Johnson Nowhere to be, free as I want. It’s either a dream, a realm, Or could even be my hell! Just
Name Is Narcotic My name is Narcotic, and I bring no peace, I’ll enter your life and never release. With patience, I wait,
You were the only one there when no one was. You were the only thing to take away the pain. You numbed me. You
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
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.
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
When Sorority Noise sang, "Just last week, I slept 8 hours total. I barely sleep." I felt that. Back when I
When Wolf Parade sang, "I keep my head up tight. I make my plans at night. And I don't sleep,
One of my favorite writers of all-time was an underrated talent behind the likes of Parks and Recreation, Eastbound and
