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John Makohen
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Join date: Dec 30, 2025
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John is a certified recovery coach and peer advocate, and uses his personal experiences in recovery and professional skills to empower and support people on their recovery journey. He has over 16 years of experience in substance abuse counseling, recovery coaching, and harm reduction. In addition to his clinical work, John is passionate about education and content creation in the field of addiction recovery. He is the co-founder and COO of Educational Enhancement, an online addiction counseling education and training program that offers 350-hour CASAC training and CASAC renewal hours.
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Mar 27, 2026 ∙ 5 min
Difficult People Are a Relapse Trigger: Stay Sober Without Losing Your Mind
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.
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Mar 20, 2026 ∙ 5 min
When AA Turned Its Back on Me: A Story of Stigma, Silence, and the Sh*t No One Talks About
John Makohen, CASAC Advanced, RCP, tells a powerful story about stigma and traditional recovery systems. What happens when the system meant to help you rejects you?
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Mar 14, 2026 ∙ 5 min
From Euphoria to Emptiness: What Alcohol Does to Your Brain
Alcohol initially boosts dopamine and creates feelings of confidence and ease. Over time, however, the brain adapts, reducing natural dopamine production and leaving people feeling anxious, numb, or depressed when sober.
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