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Tom O'Connor is the founder and publisher of the Vital Voyage Blog. Tom is a retired businessman with a B.A in psychology. As a child of an alcoholic, he is passionate about helping fellow adult children of substance use disorders to heal and live peaceful lives. Tom wrote a remarkable memoir, "Discover Your Adult Child," depicting one man's courage, discipline, and resilience as he overcomes childhood trauma related to his father's alcoholism. Merging personal experience with meticulous research, Tom also shares practical knowledge and survival skills to help other children of parents with substance use disorders live happier lives.
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Oct 24, 2025 ∙ 6 min
What Is Body Brokering In SUD Treatment Centers?
Publisher Tom O’Connor exposes the dark side of patient brokering in addiction treatment and offers guidance on finding ethical recovery programs.
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Aug 1, 2025 ∙ 5 min
One Big Family, Driven By Hope
Every year on August 31, people worldwide come together for a cause that is painfully personal to many—International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD). This day is more than just a date on the calendar; it's a powerful movement. It's an opportunity to grieve, remember, educate, and, most importantly, spark change.
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Jul 11, 2025 ∙ 4 min
The Unhoused Encounter Significant Barriers To Access Quality SUD Treatment Services
The connection between mental health, substance abuse, and homelessness in America is undeniably complex. People dealing with mental health problems may turn to substances as a form of self-medication, increasing their risk of addiction. As substance use rises, it can lead to financial hardship, job loss, and broken relationships — all of which raise the chances of ending up unhoused. Conversely, the harsh and often traumatic conditions of homelessness can worsen existing mental health issues
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