Recovery Articles & Events
Updates, insights, and opportunities from across California’s recovery community
This page brings together educational articles, community updates, and event announcements that support and strengthen the recovery ecosystem. Whether you’re looking for practical guidance, statewide news, or opportunities to connect, you’ll find it all here in one place.
Why “12-Step Only” is a Dangerous Myth for Addicts
It is dangerous to insist that the only way to recover from addiction is the 12-step program developed by Alcoholics Anonymous. When I entered rehab in 1993 for my lengthy methamphetamine use disorder, I was informed, repeatedly and vehemently, that I had to comply…
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Tips and Tricks for Traveling: How Do I Get Started and Why Do I Want to?
Mountain Peak in Valdez, Alaska Getting Started Can Feel Like You’re Looking up at a Large Mountain: “A Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins With a Single Step” -Lao Tzu Fear not my friends, although the intimidation factor can be real, remember the view is always best…
Is it Safe to Dive with Tiger Sharks?
Tiger Shark Diving Fuvahmulah – Maldives Have you ever found yourself snorkeling, diving, or swimming in the ocean where you look around feeling like something is watching you? Wondering if there’s anything you can do to protect yourself if it were? Since Jaws debuted…
Travel and Money: How Can I Travel and Not Go Broke?
“Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.” – Anonymous Travel Costs and Ways to Save Along the Way: One of the most common questions when planning any trip is “How can I afford to travel?”. Whether people are asking me directly, or inquiring as a…
I AM: Affirmations and The Power of The Mind
Selfish. Narcissistic. Spoiled. Entitled. Privileged. ADD. Anxious. Depressed. Stubborn. Tiring… Do you ever find yourself or others labeling you with names like these listed above? If it’s from within, odds are it’s a pretty relentless and burdensome weight to carry…
The Pandemic(s) Are Not Over
It’s December! In the past I have written about many of the elements that guide communities to be “recovery ready.” Our alcohol and other drug crises present opportunity. The recovery movement is strong and growing. Holiday season causes us to focus on children….
Recovery Is For Everyone – Every Person, Every Family, and Every Community
We are now coming into November. The TV is quite littered with political ads peddling support for election or a cause, new administration, referendum, climate change, or abortion. Depending on one’s will, dedication, and passion, decisions will be made on…
Recovery Month is Every Month
In reflecting on Recovery Month’s research and discovery, I follow a lead and have adopted the theme of Every Person. Every Family. Every Community as a permanent tagline. The Recovery Movement is dedicated to organizing and mobilizing those in recovery…
September 2022 – National Recovery Month
I have been in active and sustained recovery for 24 Years. Through this period, I haven’t had a drink of alcohol, my only drug of choice. It worked for me until it didn’t. I was periodic. I had 3 DUI’s. No wrecks, no injuries, just arrests. I paid the consequences…
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