Monthly Archives: December 2017
It doesn’t matter if you think addiction is not a disease
Despite being officially recognized as a brain disease for more than thirty years, Substance Use Disorder’s designation as such is continually ridiculed and stigmatized by people both inside and outside the recovery community. You may have seen the recent viral video posted by “Arthur Vines,” which has garnered more than 18 million views on Facebook. In the video […]
The obstacle is the way: finding purpose in my addiction
This month marks one year from when I had the words “The Obstacle Is The Way” tattooed on my left arm. It serves as an important personal reminder that all obstacles have hidden lessons and gifts waiting to be discovered. Embracing the weight of my addiction and facing my disease has allowed me to […]