Triple C, Skittles, Candy, Red Devils–what do all of these seemingly innocuous things have in common? They sound like treats but in truth represent a…
The holiday season looms ahead. Soon families will travel across the country to gather among loved ones and catch up around elaborate feasts and celebrations.…
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It’s the drive home from outpatient. You had a good session today: participated in group, got acknowledgement from your counselor for being on track, and…
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Imagine this: meeting up with the guys on Friday night after a long work week, safely driving yourself home after a few hours, getting into…
If you take a look at the top 20 played songs on your Spotify, what would you find in the lyrics? Chances are a good…
Addiction is ugly and brutal and completely undesirable. Given its toxic nature, it’s hard to decide if we’d rather addiction manifest at random or accept…