Tell Him
This mom and daughter duo, seen here on their first appearance on Britain's Got Talent, uplift and inspire by their connection, their courage…
Author: isabel
Naloxone … is No Cure in Heroin Epidemic
From the New York Times: "Critics say the highly effective antidote provides a safety net for those who keep abusing drugs, enabling them to be r…
Blame the Parents, Punish the Child?
In this post from rehabs.com, Anne Fletcher addresses the common and dangerous beliefs that many of us carry. These misconceptions lead us to blame th…
I Can’t Give You Anything But Love
Enjoy some comic relief and musical pleasure, in the form of a duet featuring a human guitar player and an accordian playing dog...
*Unbroken Brain* Explains Why ‘Tough’ Treatment Doesn’t Help Drug Addicts
From npr.org, an interview with Maia Szalavitz, author of Unbroken Brain. Szalavitz was addicted to cocaine and heroin from the age of 17 until s…
3 Steps for Making Real Relating Possible – with Tara Brach
Whether you decide to practice these steps as part of your ongoing self-care, or to help you open to your Loved One in times of non-use or during a wi…
Can You Get Over an Addiction?
...Research also shows that half of all addictions — with the exception of tobacco — end by age 30, and the majority of people with alcoho…
The Time We Have Left (in Jelly Beans)
An experiment with jelly beans demonstrates in a concrete and thought-provoking way, the preciousness of the time we have.
Can He Successfully Moderate? There’s Only One Way to Find Out …
The founders of AA suggest that attempts at moderation provide the best litmus test for alcoholism. In their view, drinkers that are able to cut back …
You Raise Me Up
Watch this stunning interpretation of Josh Groban's song "You Raise Me Up." Whether it's a person, an experience, an idea, or y…