Movies About Alcoholism

December 12, 2019 by C. Scott McMillin

There’s  a lot of laughter  in the recovery world, mostly at oneself. Believe me, it helps.

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Fundraising 101

October 3, 2019 by C. Scott McMillin

These volunteers work for the welfare of the community by supporting the important work of your organization.

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Back to Biases

September 26, 2019 by C. Scott McMillin

“He’s a drug addict,” we’ll hear someone say. “You know what those people are like.”

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Needle Exchange Backlash

May 24, 2018 by C. Scott McMillin

Nonetheless, in most instances it’s an a priori resistance rooted in fear, rather than legitimate objections.

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Myth or Not?

March 19, 2018 by C. Scott McMillin

Too many doctors worry about “those people” showing up in the waiting room. They don’t particularly want to be known as a resource for the addicted.

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Anonymity Dilemma

November 23, 2017 by C. Scott McMillin

…struggles can actually serve as a disincentive to someone who knows you and is now beginning to peer uncertainly up their own long and bumpy road of life change.

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Crime vs. Disease

November 6, 2017 by C. Scott McMillin

…healthcare advocates have to work extra hard while proponents of a more punitive approach simply point to a crime committed by a drug user…

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Naloxone Fatigue

October 19, 2017 by C. Scott McMillin

Nurses and doctors experience the same feelings about homeless alcoholics they see in the ER every Saturday night.

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“…and Let God Sort ’em Out”?

October 2, 2017 by C. Scott McMillin

I fear they’re regular Americans, like some of us, except for their twisted attitudes and beliefs about addiction.

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The Blame Game

September 4, 2017 by C. Scott McMillin

When you’re addicted, it’s probably more correct to say that your addiction is abusing you. And will continue to do so if allowed.

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