If a person relapses while on probation, should they be sent to jail? A top Massachusetts court tackled this issue last month, unanimously ruling tha
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Your Loved One is Gone: How to Handle the People Left Behind
When you lose someone close to you, you feel like the world should stop.
Kindling And Why it’s Dangerous
Jackie realized her drinking had gotten out of control and decided to try rehab. During treatment, she suffered from withdrawal: headaches, nausea, an
How to Overcome When Addiction Has Caused You to Lose Your Career
Back in 2009, I made a decision I would regret the rest of my life. I rear-ended another car on my way home from the bar one night, injuring two of i
What Should I do if my Loved One is Suicidal?
Kelly is worried about her sister. Gina has always had a melancholy personality, but lately, she has been more “down” than usual. Kelly knows Gina has
Top 5 Books for Recovery Reading
Have you ever tried typing “books on addiction” in the Amazon search field? I did. Items one through 16 of over 10,000 results appeared on my screen. On reflection, I’m not sure how helpful that was. Where are we supposed to start? At result number 1? 2? 16? 3,462? Whether you are struggling with addiction or know someone who is,… Continue reading Top 5 Books for Recovery Reading