Jan 15, 2019
A Guide to Common Drug Slang
One of the distinguishing factors of any community is its language. Politics, religion, sports, medicine, academia, entire cities and...
Jan 3, 2019
Demystifying Co-Occurring Disorders: Here’s What You Need to Know
The term “dual diagnosis” has become more prevalent in and around recovery communities in recent years but can often be surrounded by...
Dec 19, 2018
Their Son Died of a Heroin Overdose. They Want Your Loved One’s Story to End Differently.
In Joey Gootee’s last post on Instagram he is smiling peacefully. Lips pressed together, just the corners of his mouth turn slightly up....
Dec 4, 2018
Soldier & Addict: How This Veteran Found Purpose Again Without Pills
It’s 2001. September 11 is still five months away. Two rubber tubes filled with air are strapped around Steve’s chest and abdominal...
Dec 4, 2018
10 Etiquette Suggestions for 12-Step Meetings
For many recovering alcoholics and addicts, venturing into a twelve-step meeting for the first time can be an intimidating prospect. Where...
Nov 6, 2018
Getting Sober Older: Finding Long-term Sobriety After 60
It started out like the hundreds, if not thousands, of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings he’d sat through before. A clubhouse, plastic lawn...
Oct 27, 2018
Drug Laws In Tennessee
DRUG LAWS IN TENNESSEE If you have been charged with a drug possession offense, please remember to talk to your attorney about...
Oct 26, 2018
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Scams in California
It was disheartening to see the top story on CNN today (July 31st, 2013) referencing the scams orchestrated by California drug and...