According to latest demographic studies by collegiate recovery program (CRP) researchers, the collegiate recovery population is dominated by white males. Additionally, collegiate recovery, as a whole, implies the wherewithal to enter into and achieve college success, despite the setbacks and academic disruptions that are often
Post contains graphic images. As many have already reported, the East Liverpool Police Department posted an image (along with their “objective” commentary) of a couple experiencing drug poisoning, reportedly due to heroin use. This likely comes as no surprise to many in Ohio, or any other
Earlier this year, for the second time in 5 years, the highest court in the land agreed to hear the causes of Abigail Fisher against the University of Texas. Fisher, a young white girl from Texas, had elected to sue the University of Texas system
For many of us who spent a good chunk of our lives feeling ostracized and alienated from society, the idea of meddling with “politics” can feel a bit unnatural and come across as a little outside of our bubble. For a good number of us who
And no, not THAT King James, but rather the one of regal descent; the handsome fellow below. How could I, an individual born no where near the 16th Century - an individual in long-term recovery whose substance use disorder resulted in a felonious conviction of driving
Over the past few years, a sadly ever-growing army of individuals who have lost a loved due to addiction has been steadily organizing in small and large groups across the country. Driven by unimaginable grief, loss, frustration, passion and commitment to making change, these family
The entire country took notice yesterday of the symbolic and dramatic action taken by a large number of Democrats in the House of Representatives when they conducted a sit-in on the chamber floor to demand a vote on gun control legislation. While the demonstration proved
If somebody we cared about sought treatment for cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure or any other health condition and that treatment was ineffective, would we blame, shame and slam shut the doors on that individual or would we turn toward the healthcare provider to produce
The idea that an individual has to hit “rock bottom” in order to recover is one that pervades the addiction treatment and recovery communities with devastating consequences. Rooted primarily in oral tradition with little scientific evidence to back it up, this expired theory continues to
This past mother’s day, I had a conversation that has been had multiple times over the last 3 years. “Why don’t we do a better job of recruiting, retaining, and empowering allies in our own movement?”, asked my fiancé. She also happens to be an
