The Value of a Life; Who is Worth Our Compassion?
What is the dollar value of a human life? For many compassionate and loving people, the answer is always the same, that all life is...
Understanding the Battle
One of my biggest sources of frustration stems from the attitudes of others towards addiction and mental health. My favorite author,...
Stop Blaming the Drug Dealer
As a society we have become very good at passing the buck. We continually refuse to look at ourselves and in our own home for answers to...
The Financial Cost of Addiction
Looking back I cannot believe how much money went into my drug use. At some points in my addiction I was spending $500 plus a day on...
Willpower Has Nothing To Do With It
People always say that an addict has no willpower. The fact of the matter is that willpower really has nothing to do with it. The act...