Topic: promoting recovery

It is not always about having the right words to say, but asking the right questions and giving the space to answer with vulnerability.

It’s difficult, perhaps impossible, for them to fully separate the behavior from the person. So in recovery, they may cling to resentments from the distant past.

Many addicts think they can control their drinking. While they may be able to stop, simply quitting is different from a lasting, internal change.

It’s often difficult for family members to see the real extent and nature of the damage addiction has caused to themselves and the family.

Recovery is not only good for the individual but also good for the nation’s health and economy.

If we have been or are in the addict’s path, we have dealt with having to compromise.

Instead of becoming inspired to turn his life around, he seems to have figured, “OK, crisis averted. Let’s go get a beer.”

Too often our own hopes, dreams, and aspirations have been shunted aside.

Recovery-friendly communities encourage education, provide support for open communications, and reject assumptions that perpetuate stigma.

That’s because he’s better, but he’s still a long way from well.