Tim Lineaweaver remembers hearing that addiction is progressive as a warning, then discovering a more hopeful truth: recovery can be progressive too. In this personal reflection, he traces the shift from alcohol offering relief to alcohol taking over, then describes the difficult first months of sobriety, the wreckage that had to be repaired, and the gradual return of health, hope, family, and purpose.

Kristen Crisp writes with sharp humor and lived-experience honesty about the reasons she kept drinking for more than 30 years. From low self-esteem and “liquid courage” to the social pressure that made sobriety seem strange, this Author of the Month piece names the loops that can keep alcohol feeling normal long after it has stopped being fun. It is direct, funny, uncomfortable, and deeply human.

Personal growth doesn’t come from perfect decisions—just the next right one. Belinda Morey writes about her path to building her "toolkit" and success through resilience, perseverance, experience, and consistency.

Abstinence is only the beginning of recovery. You can quit substances and still feel stuck. Author Michael Cline writes about the next step in your recovery after overcoming addiction.

Difficult people do not cause relapse - but they can create the emotional state that makes escape feel tempting. John Makohen, CASC, RCP, gives readers a clear, practical plan to stay calm, set boundaries, and protect recovery in real-world situations.

What happens when your identity doesn’t fit neatly into one box? Kristen Crisp shares a powerful lived-experience story about navigating faith, addiction, and stigma—and the emotional toll of hiding who you really are. This article explores how labels can both define and confine us, and what it takes to reclaim authenticity in recovery.

Trauma and addiction can erode self-belief and resilience. But perseverance can be learned.

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

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.

Andy reflects on the clarity of six sober weeks—and the unraveling that followed when old habits resurfaced.

John Makohen shares a raw, powerful account of surviving homelessness, heroin addiction, and rebuilding life through harm reduction.