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.
Liver Damage: When the Consequences of Alcoholism Get Very Real
Living with Addiction
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.
Does High Self-Esteem Really Protect You from Addictive Behavior?
Self-esteem is a “positive predictor” of exercise addiction. In other words, higher levels of self-esteem correlated with more pathological exercise behavior.
Safer Opioids: A Well Kept Secret for Chronic Pain
As a chronic pain patient of more than five years, I have to say I was a bit miffed when, not too long ago, I found out about oral buprenorphine products for pain.
The Real Reasons for the Opioid Epidemic (And How We Can End It)
The opioid epidemic is fueled by the same thing that fuels all addictions: disconnection, depression, anxiety, and deep mental and emotional pain.
