MUSINGS: The Broad Highway

This is, by far, one of my favorite passages written in the Big Book (of Alcoholics Anonymous).  Upon first reading this inspirational portion, I was awestruck.  To be honest, I think it was the simplicity of the text that truly compelled me.  Moreover, this is a useful section to return to especially if you toil …

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From1-2-1: Addiction & Mental Health… The Toll it Takes

When I was 15 years old, I took my very first drink of alcohol. It was the weekend after I was abused and it tasted so good. I never realized a drink could diminish and even erase feeling associated with the trauma I had gone through. That was it; I knew the solution to all …

FROM 1 ADDICT 2 ANOTHER: Amanda’s Story

"Where do I begin...  At first I was on-and-off doing any kind of drug that was handed to me.  The first drug I ever did was Suboxone.  I loved the feeling it gave me and [so I became] somewhat hooked on that.  I went doctor shopping and found a doctor to give me Suboxone and …