There is an optimism that every addicted person must confront, as it represents a break from the reality of alcohol and/or substance use disorder. The nature of this condition forces coping individuals to surrender all illusions of self-control in order to take actionable steps towards recovery. Understandably, the human species as a whole is not […]
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Dear Future Self, I live with substance use disorder. My behavior will always reflect a desire, or the suppression of a desire, to use. The way I treat others is up to me, and me alone. When I am actively using, I am not only using substances, but I am using the goodwill and empathy
A Letter to Your Future Self from the Ugly Truth of Your Addiction Read More »
Recovering from alcohol and/or substance use disorder is a process of trial and error. Even those who have managed to uphold a sober lifestyle for years may feel the temptation more strongly on some days, for reasons unknown. Working to establish a functional relationship with individuals in recovery entails enduring these ups and downs. If
Know Someone Struggling With Relapse? Take a Breath, and Don’t Forget Your Own Health Read More »
