My Story of Addiction, Crime and Transformation
During the past month, I have had the opportunity to speak at three town hall meetings on Rural Crime. One was hosted by Dr. Richard...
The Only Rock Bottom is Death
The only rock bottom is death! Don't be fooled into thinking that a landing is the bottom. I have experienced many lows in my active...
The Disease of Connection
It became much easier to dissociate, than to admit that your struggles are real. You learn to put on a brave face, a mask that...
Coping With Urges and Cravings
One of my greatest struggles in early recovery was dealing with urges to use. I would get an urge and my mind would start playing tricks...
Fake It Till You Make It
And that's a wrap on another day where I acted like I knew what I was doing. I actually have many of these days. Some days I have the...
Addiction 101
Drugs (incl. alcohol) effect the natural reward system in the brain. They hijack this system and affect communications between different...
Monsters Lurk In My Head
As a child, the monsters lurked under my bed. As an adult, they lurk inside my head. #mentalhealth #stigmafree #sicknotweak #Addiction
Influential Factors of Recovery
Time is best predictor of recovery success. The longer the individual remains abstinent, the better their chance of success at long term...
Codependency: Corrupt Connections
The corrupt love of another, in an attempt to fill an internal emptiness. Unfortunately, the emotional void only deepens, until one...
When Your Loved One Is Struggling With Addiction
Is your loved one struggling with addiction? Whether it is a child, a significant other, family member or friend, addiction can be an...