Adulting – It’s Hard To Do
The brilliant young writer, Marina Keegan, whose life was tragically cut short from a car accident five days after her graduation from..
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Fitness in Recovery
When discussing the multitude of therapeutic practices available to people in early recovery, physical fitness is not always at the top of..
Recovery and Relationships
People commonly cite the old adage “relationships take work” when noting the difficulty of partnerships. It is frequently accepted that..
Recovery on the Small Screen
TV representations of addiction have come a long way since Tom Hanks played Uncle Ned in Family Ties. Writers and producers are now telling..
Relapse and Shipbuilding
Many years ago I had the pleasure of visiting Alaska. Unlike most tourists, I did not spend any time in Anchorage or Nome but rather stayed..
Detroit Muscle, A Novel
This morning I went to the gym. The only thing on my mind as I stepped on the treadmill was whether or not my weigh-in would go well. Then,..
Spreading the Message of Hope
It was Nicholas Hayes’ first day clean. He and his parents were sitting in the waiting room at a treatment center in Nashville, where..
Let’s Talk Porn
Creating a Culture of Awareness and Equality written by Louise Stanger ED.D, LCSW and Roger Porter “Do you wanna know what comes between..
Beyond Eating Disorders on Campus
Two University of Arizona gems provide a foundation for the future Famed anthropologist Margaret Mead said, “Never doubt that a small..
Forging a New Life
The Foundry helps individuals suffering from addiction cast off their old selves and make themselves new in recovery With smiles,..
