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Overhead view of hands working at a table with a tablet displaying words like COMPLIANCE, charts, and notebooks.

Federal Standards for SUD Treatment Centers: Why It's Time for Accountability

A call for accountability and federal standards in addiction treatment.

Author of the Month

6 days ago5 min read

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Stacks of U.S. 100-dollar bills piled high, creating a massive mound.

We Need To Talk About The 40 Billion Dollar Reason Why Addiction Treatment Keeps Failing!

A systems-level look at why addiction treatment fails under profit-driven models.

Jan 163 min read

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Bees are on a honeycomb with open cells, displaying wings and a striped body.

The Honey That Stings: Yet Kept Me Coming Back!

A raw, reflective recovery essay exploring the seductive pull of substances—the honey—and the inevitable consequences that follow.

Jan 164 min read

My New York City Junky Days

My New York City Junky Days

My New York City Junky Days

A vivid memoir of heroin addiction in 1980s–90s New York City.

Jan 167 min read

Marble bust of a bearded man, Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher.

Marble bust of a bearded man, Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher.

Trying to Moderate Alcohol Is the Kiss of Death to an Addict

A deeply honest reflection on why moderation fails and why sobriety requires clarity, not negotiation.

18 hours ago6 min read

Notebook labeled "Harm Reduction Strategy".

Notebook labeled "Harm Reduction Strategy".

What Is Harm Reduction For People Who Use Drugs?

A clear, compassionate explanation of harm reduction and why meeting people where they are saves lives and builds pathways to recovery.

Author of the Month

18 hours ago3 min read

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Hand writing "I will not" and "I will" on a green chalkboard with white chalk.

Why We Need a More Compassionate Approach to Substance Use Treatment

A powerful call to shift addiction treatment away from punishment and toward compassion and evidence-based care.

Joshua Bennett-Johnson

18 hours ago6 min read

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Green sign with white text reads "PSYCHIATRIC WARD PLEASE ENTER WITH CAUTION." Bold lettering, simple design.

Institutionalized by Choice: My Thoughts on Life In The Cuckoo's Nest

A gripping memoir of addiction, survival, and finding safety in unexpected places.

18 hours ago10 min read

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Healthy liver, smooth and brown, contrasted with a rough, bumpy cirrhotic liver.

Heavy Drinking: The Long, Slow Suicide

A devastating personal essay on how heavy drinking quietly destroys lives.

6 days ago5 min read

Video: Chris Coulter on The MentorWell

Video: Chris Coulter on The MentorWell

The Worst Day of Your Life, And Every Day After

A father’s story of loss after suicide and learning to live on.

Suicide Prevention

6 days ago4 min read

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Text collage of words like "Art-of-Restraint," "reflect," and "don’t-rescue" in varying blue tones on a gray background.

The Art of Restraint: Practical Reflections On Resisting The Urge To Rescue, Fix, Or Over-Disclose

A reflection on therapeutic restraint and why doing less can help more.

Co-occurring disorders

6 days ago4 min read

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Hands gently cradle a green seedling sprouting from soil in a wooden pot.

Living and Healing as a Neurodiverent Person in Substance Use Disorder Recovery: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, and What Comes After

A trauma-informed exploration of addiction recovery through the lens of neurodivergence.

Author of the Month

Jan 168 min read

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