Addiction is a strange disease. There is no swelling, no bleeding, no obvious signs that prove a sickness dwells within. Its presence can be masked for years and the behavior it encourages blamed upon a hundred other sources. No other disease is known by three universal symptoms that manifest in virtually every sufferer, yet cannot [...]
“Everyone should have to go to rehab,” Sara stated. The other residents in our treatment program looked at her with puzzled expressions. “Why,” they asked. “Because most people go through life never understanding themselves, and never trying to be better people,” Sara explained. “Our addiction has forced us to think about our weaknesses and character [...]
I recently received a call from the wife of an addict in recovery. She was pleased that her husband was no longer using, but frustrated that his behavior continued to reflect many of the characteristics that had been a source of pain and anger during the years of his drug addiction. How long would she [...]
