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Take Your Inventory
Tim Lineaweaver reflects on judgment in recovery and the importance of taking your own inventory.
Tim Lineaweaver
Nov 22, 20254 min read


My Sister's Little Secret: She Drank Herself to Death
Kristen Crisp shares her sister Robin’s hidden alcoholism and the devastating consequences.
Kristen Crisp
Nov 22, 20259 min read


Addiction Treatment is Broken: Here's What It Should Look Like
William Stauffer explains why 28‑day programs fail and what real, evidence‑based treatment should be.
William Stauffer
Nov 22, 20254 min read


The Unfinished Story Of Triggers
A candid, unvarnished look at triggers in recovery—how they arise in daily life, why they persist, and how to build real-world defenses.
Belinda Morey
Nov 15, 20255 min read


What is a Good Man? One Guy's Answers
Tim Lineaweaver reflects on the hard-won virtues of manhood through the lens of recovery—trustworthiness, loyalty, humility, and resilience.
Tim Lineaweaver
Nov 15, 20254 min read


Memories From My Shattered Childhood: Sometimes Looking Back Isn't For The Best
From a Barcelona apartment overlooking the Mediterranean, Michael Cline faces the ghosts of a chaotic childhood and years of addiction.
Michael Cline
Nov 15, 202513 min read


The NYS Bar Association Recommendations For A Better Opioid Addiction Policy
Robert Kent outlines the NYS Bar Association Task Force’s newly adopted recommendations to strengthen opioid addiction policy.
Robert Kent
Nov 15, 20252 min read


Family Support: The X-Factor In Addiction Treatment - Part II
Families can make—or break—treatment. Veteran counselor Jim Savage outlines a practical framework for early education, healthy boundaries, and closing the gaps between client, family, and program.
Jim Savage
Nov 7, 20254 min read


When Sadness Descends: Dealing with Sadness in Recovery
Author Tim Lineaweaver shares lived-experience strategies for managing waves of sadness without self-medicating—therapy, movement, mindfulness, routine, and asking for help when needed.
Tim Lineaweaver
Nov 7, 20255 min read


Why Client Autonomy is Considered Sacred In Substance Use Disorder Treatment
LADC-II Joshua Bennett-Johnson argues that autonomy isn’t optional—it’s the engine of real change. A field-level story shows how honoring choice unlocks engagement and outcomes.
Joshua Bennett-Johnson
Nov 7, 202510 min read


Adult Child Syndromes Can Grow Into Substance Use Disorder
A gripping first‑person account revealing how trauma and Adult Child Syndrome can fuel substance use disorder—and how recovery rebuilds values and identity.
Tim Lineaweaver
Oct 30, 20256 min read


The Glaring Hole In SUD Addiction Treatment - Part I
Family involvement in addiction treatment determines recovery outcomes—but most treatment centers still fail to integrate families effectively.
Jim Savage
Oct 30, 20254 min read
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