Blogs
After 9/11: Childhood Trauma and Addiction
By Helaina Hovitz Original Source: thefix.com Outside the school building, the burning smell instantly stung our…
‘I’m A 22-Year-Old Recovering Alcoholic—This Is The One Thing That’s Helped Me Stay Sober’
By Anonymous as told by Carly Breit Original Source: womenshealthmag.com I’m 22 years old, and…
I’m A Mom And I Was Addicted To Pills
Here’s What Happened After I Told The World By Jen Simon Original Source: today.com One…
Advice On Quitting Alcohol And Living A Life of Sobriety
By Katherine Davis, Contributor Original Source: huffingtonpost.com I haven’t had an alcoholic drink now since…
Getting Sober Wasn’t Easy—But It Taught Me Some Pretty Crucial Life Skills
By Helaina Hovitz Original Source: glamour.com At 22, I went to my first AA meeting.…
What’s The Difference Between Being an Alcoholic and Just Really, Really Liking to Drink?
Why I decided to give up drinking, even though I never considered myself an alcoholic.…
My Brother Isn’t “Crazy,” He Suffers from Schizophrenia
Mitch’s world is complex and violent and isolating, but rather than hiding it away, I’m…
Reflections of my first AA meeting
By Chaya Block, Contributor Original Source: huffingtonpost.com “Hi, my name is Jessica and I’m an…
3 Potential Attitudes as Clients Leave Rehab
Written by Dr. Shannon Whether one goes into a rehab due to a court order,…
HBO Documentary “Warning: This Drug May Kill You” Reminds Me How Lucky I Am
It’s a miracle I’m alive. By Erin Khar Original Source: self.com As I settled in to…
Eight Ways To Stay Sober on the 4th of July
By Kelly Fitzgerald Original Source: addiction.com Summer is here! The weather is warm, the drinks…
Learn From This CEO How She Rose Up From Abuse And Alcoholism To Lead A Company With $400M In Sales
By Ally Bogard and Allie Hoffman Original Source: forbes.com Catherine Monson is the CEO of FASTSIGNS…
The Day Dad and I Didn’t Meet the Mets
By Michael Graubart Original Source: goodmenproject.com It sounds so silly — I got into recovery…
Steps Addicts and Families Can Take Toward Recovery
By Mark Howerton Original Source: soberinfo.com When someone’s patterns or usage of drugs or alcohol…
8 Former Alcoholics Reveal Eye-Opening Lessons on Overcoming Addiction
One in 12 Americans will struggle with alcoholism at some point in their life. In…
2 Powerful Reasons Why the Minimum Drinking Age is 21
Written by Dr. Shannon Why is the drinking age set at 21? This question is…
Is Chronic Binge Drinking the Same as Alcoholism?
By Kate Esposito Original Source: soberlink.com This is kind of a tough one, as the…
How an Alcoholic Can Survive Cinco de Mayo
By Peggy Spear Original Source: Soberinfo.com When I was in rehab, my group held a…
A Guide to Recognizing the Signs of Alcoholism
By Kate Esposito Original Source: Soberlink Determining if someone is alcohol dependent, or what some…
7 Ways to Survive a Girls’ Getaway
By Peggy Spear Original Source: soberinfo.com Several years ago, during one of my unsuccessful tries to…