Alcohol-induced blackouts are associated with the development of alcohol abuse and dependence. They are also associated with other serious problems.
Blackouts and Memory Loss: Causes and Consequences
Living with Addiction
90 in 90: Bridge or Barrier to Your Recovery?
We need the freedom to choose our own recovery methods, and we need support from people who treat us as individuals, not just “alcoholics” or “addicts.”
Beautiful Boy: Can a Film About Addiction Ignore Social Causality and Harm Reduction in 2018?
In reviewing the film Beautiful Boy, we in many ways agree with the evolving views of David Sheff, but nonetheless feel he misses the fundamental point.
Liver Damage: When the Consequences of Alcohol Use Disorder Get Very Real
Kathleen’s friend died from cirrhosis, which should’ve served as a wakeup call. But when she had her own liver scare, that’s when things got very real.
Are All Addicts Selfish? Exploring the Addiction Stigma
In this post, we’ll talk about the myths of selfishness and addiction stigma that have surrounded this community for years.
The Undeniable Link Between Problematic Alcohol Use and Traumatic Brain Injury
By learning about the impact of traumatic brain injuries on addiction, survivors will be better equipped to recover both from the injury and the addiction.
Spotlight on the Sackler’s Partial Surrender in the OxyContin Wars
Purdue is cutting its sales force in half, but their decision to stop the misleading marketing of OxyContin comes 20 years too late.
Alcoholics Anonymous Finally Addresses the Issue of Safety
As society begins to acknowledge that harassment, abuse and rape are real and serious issues, it is gratifying to see AA finally confronting the truth.
A Harm Reductionist Takes a Fresh Look at the 12 Steps
As I read the Steps again, I began to look at the them from a harm reductionist perspective. I found myself rephrasing them from the perspective as someone who does not believe I am powerless.
First Study to Show Alternative Recovery Groups as Effective as AA
A large number of observational and quasi-experimental studies support associations between participating in 12-step groups and better substance use outcomes, as well as psychological and social functioning.
