Although Gloria experienced trauma, violence, and institutionalized oppression, she never gave up hope. Now, in recovery, she is a counselor and staunch recovery advocate.
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Everything Harder Than Everyone Else
“Part of ultrarunning is a desire to be different. And for the drug addict, too, there is a deep need to separate ourselves from the crowd.”
Chapter 6: The Thrush’s Song
Shauna Shepard, who works as a receptionist in the local health clinic, visited with me on my back porch. She shared why she drifted into substance abuse, and how she struggled to get — and remain — sober.
Havana syndrome fits the pattern of psychosomatic illness – but that doesn’t mean the symptoms aren’t real
Mass psychogenic illness is a condition whereby people in a group feel sick because they think they have been exposed to something dangerous – even though there has been no actual exposure.
Dear William: A Father's Memoir of Addiction, Recovery, Love, and Loss
The last time David Magee saw his son alive, William told him to write their family’s story in the hopes of helping others. Days later, David found William dead from an accidental drug overdose.
Individual dietary choices can add – or take away – minutes, hours and years of life
Eating more fruits, vegetables and nuts can make a meaningful impact on a person’s health – and the planet’s too.
Why using fear to promote COVID-19 vaccination and mask wearing could backfire
While the pandemic stakes might justify using hard-hitting strategies, the nation’s social and political context right now might cause fear tactics to backfire.
The ‘Grief Pandemic’ Will Torment Americans for Years
The optimism generated by vaccines and falling infection rates has blinded many Americans to the deep sorrow and depression of those around them.
Addiction and Estrangement
Remarkably, a tense relationship with a sister or brother in adolescence may contribute to substance abuse.
The End
With each sip I take, my brain and body scream “you freaking alcoholic,” and I know at that moment I can no longer do this.