Living a life of recovery after a season (or a lifetime) of addiction comes with a new set of rules and challenges. If you have…
“No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear.” ~ C.S. Lewis, A Grief Observed I know it may sound strange to some,…
“The opioid and heroin crisis in this country and in Idaho is not just a law enforcement problem. It is a public health and community…
When you live in the state of Idaho and have a dual diagnosis of both a substance abuse disorder (alcoholism, illicit drug addiction, or the…
“…  it seems that basic information about diet and well-being is not getting through to the public, and despite drinking less, many young people are…
“Many people with a dual diagnosis are misunderstood, cannot communicate, or are denied certain services. They may have access to some services, but outcomes will…
“But… This is not a conscious decision I make. It’s a physical reaction and my body craves drugs and I respond to it. I realize…
The stereotype According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, three-quarters of substance abusers are employed, but only about 1 in 10 are…
“… just as CPR is often the first life-saving step in helping a heart attack victim, intervention is the most powerful step the family can…
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, there are an estimated 23.4 million living U.S. veterans. A significant percentage of individuals who…
