Refuge Recovery is grounded in the belief that Buddhist principles and practices create a strong foundation for a path to
What Is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy? Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is one
When Sorority Noise sang, "Just last week, I slept 8 hours total. I barely sleep." I felt that. Back when I
He has a big heart, He will get through. I loved and prayed As I hung to my crew. Alanon meetings As blind
Name Is Narcotic My name is Narcotic, and I bring no peace, I’ll enter your life and never release. With patience, I wait,
Author: Ron H. Excuse me, but I think someone needs to be in charge here. Who needs to be in charge? If I
Author: Tricia L. There is an ACHE a heavy-hearted feeling, I cannot equate anything to… A shadow of sadness behind my smile as I
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
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,
On a given day, I might take 70 mg of Adderall to stay alert, focused, and energized for the duration
I was never high enough. My body defied odds of survival. A regular EF5 tornado. He was my treatment center roommate
