by Jeff Parker | Dec 12, 2023 | Essays
A Story of Friendship and AddictionI rarely re-read books. But The Tennis Partner, an autobiographical work by Abraham Verghese, MD, is an exception. My current engagement on the Advisory Board of a substance use disorder (SUD) stigma reduction grant brought the book...
by Caitlin Cameron | Nov 28, 2023 | Essays
Prevention efforts at colleges and universities play an important role … but support for students in recovery needs to be readily available too.According to the American Addiction Centers, 1 in 7 young adults (18 to 25 years old) has a substance use disorder....
by Brenda Foster | Nov 14, 2023 | Essays
But care and concern can.Have you ever judged someone or something erroneously? We are quick to judge anyone who does not share our personal beliefs or anything that we do not understand. I am guilty of doing this many times throughout my life. I was blessed to be...
by Stuart Haines | Nov 1, 2023 | Essays
We all create stories to mitigate cognitive dissonance. But being honest with ourselves and others is critical to authenticity. It improves relationships, reduces victimhood, and aids recovery.I’m a big fan of the Hidden Brain podcast. It’s a podcast about the...
by Caitlin Cameron | Oct 10, 2023 | Essays
Folks seeking help need to feel safe and validated to continue engaging in their treatment journey.Rarely can a response make something better. What makes something better is connection. – Brene BrownAs someone in a “helping profession,” I think about connection...
by Stuart Haines | Oct 3, 2023 | Essays
It’s not so simpleA number of people and organizations have formulated definitions for addiction. Some reinforce historical notions about addiction, and others reframe our understanding. Unfortunately, we use the same terms, “addiction” and “addicted,” to...
