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

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

Post-incarceration syndrome is widely recognized in practice as trauma—often with high overdose risk after release. Sandy Rivers shows how peer support can create continuity of care, reduce recidivism, and strengthen reintegration for individuals and families.

Trauma isn’t always loud. In this no-sugarcoating guide for clinicians and recovery communities, Belinda Morey explains how trauma and chronic stress fuel co-occurring disorders—and what trauma-informed care actually requires in real practice.

What if today’s addiction treatment landscape is repeating patterns that once caused a collapse of care? William Stauffer draws from William White’s historical analysis to highlight ethical risks, profiteering pressures, and the urgent need for grassroots recovery advocacy.

A personal, accessible introduction to Gestalt therapy’s “empty chair” technique—and how facing an empty chair helped unlock grief, anger, and unfinished business that once fed addiction.

Harm reduction challenges abstinence-only thinking by meeting people where they are. This article explores why compassion and flexibility save lives.

A raw account of trauma and nervous system collapse—and the slow, courageous return to safety.

Belinda Morey reflects on recovery, growth, and the lessons 2025 taught us about healing, connection, and humanity.

Growing up with a mentally ill parent often requires children to adapt, stay quiet, and survive emotionally. This personal essay explores trauma, longing, and the slow process of healing.