Tag: Addicted

Steven’s story provides us with a glimpse into his struggle with pain and opioids. His journey, shared in its entirety, sheds light on the challenges he faced and is still dealing with today. Photo by Mitchell Luo on Unsplash In this series, we navigate the intricate t...

If you tend to think of drug abusers as people who can’t manage relationships or hold down jobs, you’re not alone. There’s a lot of stigma surrounding addiction and drug dependence. However, these kinds of beliefs are often based on assumptions that turn out to be false. For instan...

Imagine being — what most would probably consider — a “normal” person: Back in 2018, I had a stable job, a young daughter and was in a happy relationship. But life can change quickly. On one unfortunate morning, while skiing at Mammoth with my boyfriend, I had a ski accident ...

Before the outbreak of the pandemic, I was on the threshold of great financial success; 2020 promised to be the year my business would reach the million-dollar milestone. However, COVID-19 took more than my financial expectations; it stole my emotional and mental balance as well. During the nine mon...