Would You Break Your Anonymity to Change the Addiction Stigma?
Would 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 MoreAre Eating Disorders Genetic?
Author: Justin Mckibben In the United States of America an estimated 24 million people, including individuals from all genders and age groups are currently suffering from various eating disorders, according to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. So... 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 More11 Top Reasons for Not Seeking Drug Abuse Treatment
There are many reasons why people put off getting help for their drug abuse issues. Much of what it boils down to is fear. However, there are some specific fears as well as other reasons that keep people from seeking... Learn MoreWhat it Means to “Step Over Bodies” in Early Recovery
Author: Justin Mckibben That more depressing cliché saying you might hear in recovery, whether in the rooms of 12 Step meetings, in rehabs and halfway houses, or even from therapists and sponsors is a little morbid, sometimes effective, and an... Learn More7 Real World Benefits of Decriminalized Drugs
Author: Justin Mckibben In the recent months, and over the past year in several areas, there has been a lot of legislation in regards to creating a bill designated to regulate marijuana for medical reasons. A few states have already passed legislation specifically... Learn MoreRecovery Question: Will Visible Tattoos Affect My Ability to Get a Job?
By Cheryl Steinberg Once reserved for prisoners, sailors, scoundrels, rapscallions, circus freaks and, in general, good-for-nothing lay-abouts, tattoos are popular among pretty much all kinds of folk today. So much so, in fact, one in four people has one, with... 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 More5 Ways Recovering Addicts Contribute to Addiction Stigma
Stigma is an ugly thing, simply put it is just a negative stereotype. Defined as a mark of disgrace to be associated with specific circumstance, quality, or individuals a stigma is just another way that addicts and are put into... Learn MoreIn The News: Drug Law For Pregnant Women Gets First Arrest
New Drug Law For Pregnant Women in Tennessee New Tennessee pregnancy law has apparently claimed its first violator. This month the state of Tennessee has issued a new law allowing for a pregnant woman to be prosecuted for assault for... Learn More7 Myths about Addiction Treatment We All Need to Stop Believing
Addiction treatment is shrouded in stigma, false expectations, and myths. There are so many stories we tell ourselves about inpatient rehab, or even intensive outpatient treatment and aftercare that are purely fiction. We as a community and even a society... Learn MoreWhen We Have Prosecutors Calling Addicts “Crack Hoes,” Will We Ever Be Able to Break Down The Stigma of Addiction?
The truth is sometimes much more simple than the stigma. But one must wonder when will the veil be lifted, and the prospect of drug-dealers, criminals and addiction not be limited to specific people, places and social backgrounds. It has... Learn More
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