An unfiltered look at the emotional collision between recovery and active addiction, exploring relapse triggers, emotional exhaustion, dysfunctional relationships, and the painful reality that healing sometimes requires distance from the people closest to us.
A powerful personal story about college, alcohol, and the hidden cost of coping. This article explores how pain can be mistaken for celebration and why not everyone is drinking for the same reason.
Read MoreAddiction does not simply destroy the person who uses.
Read MoreDo we live in a society that thrives on watching people fall apart publicly? Even when the root of that unraveling could be mental illness or addiction, we still laugh, repost, and turn it into entertainment.
Read MoreThe Illusion of Dedication For years, I was in a one-sided relationship with alcohol. I showed up for it every
Read MoreWhat alcohol does to your brain during a blackout is very different from what drugs do when they cause hallucinations.
Read MoreWe joke about “blacking out,” but have you ever stopped to ask: what’s really going on in my brain when that happens?
Read MoreWhen most people hear the word sobriety, they think about one thing: not drinking. And yes, that’s the starting point.
Read MoreWhen we think of dangerous drugs, alcohol usually isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. After all, it’s legal.
Read MoreFor many people, having a glass of wine after work or sharing a beer on the weekend is no cause
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