My Second Time Around
Photo of Author: Justin Mckibben In the past I have written about my personal experiences in relation to my recovery. I’ve written about my first time in treatment, about my relapse and about my opinions on a few other topics.... Learn More6 Ways Addiction is in Our Blood and is Being Exploited
You might be a recovering addict but, I’m willing to bet there are other areas of your life that would qualify as active addiction. About 20% of you are smokers. For those without a recognized drug addiction – normies as... Learn MoreWould You Break Your Anonymity to Change the Addiction Stigma?
By Cheryl Steinberg When it comes to AA, NA, CA, or any other 12 Step group, anonymity is a highly-regarded notion; after all, the ‘A’ stands for “anonymous.” If you are a member of a 12 Step fellowship then you... Learn More6 Reasons Why Young People Don’t Like Religion
By Cheryl Steinberg Although I’m probably on the top (read: older) end of the so-called Millennial generation, I would say that I can identify with these 6 reasons why young people don’t like religion. Generation D Millennials are also referred... Learn MoreOpinion: Should You Go to Treatment with a Loved One?
Author: Justin Mckibben Every once in a while people who are actively addicted to using and abusing drugs or alcohol have co-dependent drug-related relationships with their loved ones, and once in a while they both decide they want to change... Learn MoreNormies Weigh In: Are the 12 Steps Harmful for Some?
By Cheryl Steinberg In light of the untimely, tragic death of comedian and actor Robin Williams, we thought it would be interesting to start a discussion about the 12 Steps and whether they can help or harm someone who struggles... Learn MoreNo Folks, Marijuana is NOT a Gateway Drug
By Cheryl Steinberg Being less of an alcohol fan and more a certified pothead (in my using days, that is), I was always annoyed by the people who would go around saying that marijuana is a gateway drug; that it... Learn MoreIs Tramadol Safe for People in Recovery?
By Cheryl Steinberg I just celebrated two years of sobriety, being clean and sober from all mood and mind-altering substances, save for caffeine and nicotine (nicotine-free now for 6 months). In my addiction, I used and abused anything I... Learn MoreTreating Addiction: Is anyone hopeless?
By Cheryl Steinberg When you’ve been to drug and alcohol rehab 4, 5, 7, even 10 times, you might think your situation is hopeless; that you’ll never “get it.” It certainly might seem that way but that’s just not the... Learn MoreHow My Cat Literally Saved My Life
Soma, riding in the car on my lap By Cheryl Steinberg I know, this title sounds pretty odd, a little extreme, and might even make you laugh. But, in all seriousness, I totally credit my cat, Soma (R.I.P.) with saving my... Learn More15 Things I Wish Normies Knew About Being an Addict
By Cheryl Steinberg Addiction and recovery seems to be having more of a presence in pop culture, such as in TV and film; probably for the clandestine nature of 12 step fellowships – with the whole anonymity thing – and... Learn More11 Things I Learned as a Functioning Heroin Addict
The term functioning addict is somewhat of a paradox – in that it’s a phrase that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth. And what I mean by that is this: being a functional addict is... Learn More
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