by Kelly Palmer | Mar 8, 2022 | Addiction, Guest Contributor, Recovery
Why are we so reluctant to let go of outdated ideas and concepts, terrified that we will relapse if we don’t maintain the status quo? Recovery is about stories. Stories of hope, stories of change. In addiction, the stories we tell about ourselves...
by Shirley Davis | Dec 6, 2021 | Addiction
Addictions are becoming one of the leading causes of death in the United States claiming 100,306 lives from April 2020 to April 2021, an increase of 28.5% from the same period one year before (CDC). Loving those who are addicted may be the only answer to saving...
by Robyn Brickel | Sep 30, 2020 | Trauma-Informed
Watching a loved one struggle with any kind of substance dependence fills many of us with worry, confusion, and questions. What can we do? Understanding trauma’s role in addiction will help more of us lead the change in the attitude we need. If the struggle with drug...