By Matt Hill On November 14th, Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the state’s goal of cutting overdose deaths by 50% in the next 5 years. Anyone who cares about this […]
Learning to Look for Silver Linings
By Anonymous Being the only person I know of on both sides of my family who considers themselves in recovery from something can be lonely or frustrating at times, but […]
Exercise and Recovery
By: Andrew Breed My name is Andrew Breed, and I’m someone who’s dealt with a Substance Use Disorder. I do a lot of things to maintain a lifestyle that facilitates […]
Recovery Homes: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
By Brian Lucas Often called “three-quarter houses,” recovery homes (or sober living houses) can be – and often are – a critical component in the long-term success of those in […]
When I was…
By Corey Ferreira I’m done being the scandal of my family I’m done facing a mirror I can’t stand to see I’m done with excuses that I’m rambling I’m done […]
The Importance of a Hobby
For me, recovery without a hobby is like going to the beach without swim trunks. Sure, it’s possible, but what’s the fun in that? Days of recovery can be chock […]
Candidates in the Race for Washtenaw County Prosecutor
People with addiction have been marginalized by a punitive justice system that perpetuates stigma by approaching addiction as a moral issue rather than a chronic health condition. That marginalization often […]