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Nov 176 min read
Turning 36: Main Character Syndrome Officially Over
Help, I've fallen, and I can't get up! Thoughts on my 36th trip around the sun.
Jul 3115 min read
8 Warning Signs That You're Becoming Addicted to a Prescription Drug
It's a subtle, gradual, insidious process, and if you find yourself identifying with any of the warning signs that I identify here, beware.
May 12 min read
Off the Cuff, From the Heart
A subscriber who is a fellow writer and who suffers from a mental illness that isn't addiction emailed me with kind words about my piece...
Mar 316 min read
Nine Factors to Consider When Choosing an Inpatient Rehab (From a Pro!)
This picture has nothing to do with rehab; it's a seaside resort in Southern China. There are rehabs that look like this, though. On the...
Dec 11, 20235 min read
First Step Part I: Serenity, 1 Mg Tablet (Benzo Binge)
First Step of NA / AA: We admitted that we were powerless over drugs / alcohol; that our lives had become unmanageable. Doctor please,...
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