Family Member Interview with Kelly G., by Ashley Neal
June 2, 2020
I have been reading stories of recovery from addiction and eating disorders for a very long time. When I joined the staff at Turning Point
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I have been reading stories of recovery from addiction and eating disorders for a very long time. When I joined the staff at Turning Point
A gambling addiction, also called gambling disorder, is the compulsive need to gamble despite negative consequences. Characterized by a lack of impulse control, the disorder
COVID-19 continues to cause great loss around the globe, including the loss of loved ones, livelihood, financial and personal security, and more. Some of these
I’d like to say “I just decided I wanted to get sober so I did.” Sounds easy enough. I’ve heard it said before “I picked
For many of us, dining out at our favorite restaurant is a real treat. But for those with an eating disorder, just the thought of
Someone I love is in recovery from active addiction. Before I started my own recovery journey in another twelve step fellowship I couldn’t say those
Gaming addiction, also called gaming disorder, refers to the compulsive need to play video games even in the face of negative consequences. The addiction goes
Dual diagnosis, also called a co-occurring disorder, means a person suffers from both a substance use disorder (SUD) and mental disorder simultaneously. Although one or
I have been in recovery since 2002 and I have seen my share of ups and downs over the years. However, last year was what
The coronavirus, officially named COVID-19 by the World Health Organization, continues to cause loss around the world. Whether it is a loss of life, a
In 2010 my life started to spiral out of control. I lost my job, my daughter, my apartment, my car, my family and friends, my
The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) warns the current COVID-19 crisis presents special challenges for those with a substance use disorder (SUD). Increased anxiety
The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) is a professional society whose members advocate for excellence in addiction treatment and better access to those
I’ve been pretty grateful over the past 14 years to not have experienced a ton of adversity. Sure, I lived paycheck to paycheck in early
In January of this year, many Floridians watched their legislature closely to see if they would tackle two pressing issues in the state: mental health
The saying, living life on life’s terms, is something that has remained consistent through both personal and professional endeavors. COVID-19 has done nothing but remind
In the recent weeks, much has changed in our country and in our world due to the Covid19 pandemic. For people in recovery, especially those
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) defines recovery as “a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live
“My mind’s got a mind of its own It takes me out a-walkin’ when I’d rather stay at home Takes me out to parties when
Frightening situations like impending hurricanes, blizzards, and the current Covid-19 pandemic test us in many ways. Some of us panic shop, loading up our carts
The day I realized I was on the right track I had committed myself to a rehab program to seek help addressing my alcohol, crack
Heroin is an illegal opioid drug that is highly addictive and widely abused. The drug is made from morphine, which is extracted from specific varieties
Dear Alumni, I hope that you are sober and doing well as you read this. I wanted to share something with you that played a
It’s impossible to live a completely stress-free life. Whether it’s due to anxiety over an upcoming event or related to moments of fear or worry,
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