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
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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
Homelessness and Mental Health: On the Front Lines
Officers Armond and Dodson, whose personal histories uniquely qualify them for this outreach effort, have personally gotten 49 people off the streets and into drug and alcohol treatment. As someone with an extensive rap sheet, it was strange for me to be voluntarily climbing in the back seat of a police vehicle with two officers… Continue reading Homelessness and Mental Health: On the Front Lines