Addicts aren’t the only ones to benefit from peer recovery support programs. The community itself also benefits. And not just the community-at-large either. As Eric McIntire so keenly makes clear, sometimes even the medical community gets their eyes opened by a peer recovery specialist. Please read on! All We Need is a Heartbeat “All we need is a heartbeat, and… Read More
The Americans with Disabilities Act provides many safeguards for working yet disabled Americans. Yes, that includes those who are suffering from alcoholism. It also includes people who are in recovery from opioids or other drugs. Here’s how the ADA protects people who are battling addiction. The Americans with Disabilities Act: Addiction, Recovery and Employment The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)… Read More
Stanford sure is proud of their man Noel Vest. So proud in fact that the University praised the good Doctor in its News, Magazine and Scope. Then again, they’ve got every good reason to be proud. Especially considering his after-prison PhD marks but the beginning of some incredibly fruitful work. We’re kinda proud of Doc Vest too. And we don’t… Read More
Recovery Capital is a lot like any other form of capital — most folks have at least a little and some folks have a whole lot. How much you may actually need however is a largely personal matter. It depends upon your habit. It depends upon your past. And yes, it even depends upon your location. Because what and how… Read More
Every day in every way millions and millions of Americans ask: Is there a sober house near me? Sometimes they ask silently. Sometimes they ask aloud. They sometimes even loudly shout it out from the rooftops. Why? Because they’re sick and tired of being sick and tired and they’ve no choice but to climb up the stairs, exit to the… Read More
