Parental addiction impacts a child’s life even before birth, no matter which parent is battling substance abuse. And it’s crucial to identify the problem, as well as to provide solutions. Here are a few things you should know when dealing with addicted fathers. Identifying Addicted Fathers Alcohol and drug use can affect anyone. No matter who you are or where… Read More
The world could use a lot more people like photographer Dez Murray. A whole lot more. We could also use a lot more initiatives like her eye-opening Breaking Stigma. If, that is, the world wants a better world. And isn’t that just what we all want? Of course it is. And if the world takes a page (or a photo)… Read More
“Why Purpose and Discipline Promote Psychological Well-Being” might not at first sound like the kind of clip that will help free you from addictions, but this Academy of Ideas offering does just that. And it only takes seven minutes to boot! The help yourself tutorial begins by railing against freedom. Well, railing against having too much of it anyway. Why?… Read More
There’s a really good reason to watch the movie Castle in the Ground. It also happens to be the same reason for you not to watch it. If you are going to risk a viewing though, you best be prepared. Grim Pickings Rebecca (Neve Campbell) is a bed-ridden bundle of need. She also happens to be intrinsically manipulative and more… Read More
No community is immune to the coronavirus virus, let alone to the impact this deadly disease is having on every element of society. That, of course, includes the recovery community, which has seen an end to nearly all of its extremely vital in-person support programs, including AA meetings. And while “safer-at-home” truly does mean we’re all safer when we stay… Read More
