A letter from a former patient reminded Robert Kent how easily treatment leaders can focus on problems and forget the lives their programs helped change. He argues for both effective treatment and accountability - and for remembering that recovery can lead to a life beyond the 'normal' a person knew before.

William Stauffer once doubted he could reach 39 hours without using. Now he is approaching 39 years in continuous recovery. He explains why abstinence remains essential for him and how recovery built humility, integrity, empathy, gratitude, resilience, purpose, and a better version of himself.

A critique of addiction policy that prioritizes crisis response over sustained recovery.