Tag: addiction
Good and bad vaping
Good and bad vaping By John Cole
The viewpoints expressed above are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of The Independent.
How...
From chaos comes clarity: How to navigate through the wreckage of...
From chaos comes clarity: How to navigate through the wreckage of past addiction
By Tricia Moceo
"Children of chaos, we have defiantly played with every brand...
Is it possible for young children to misuse opioids?
Written by Dr. Lynn R. Webster
Author's note: "Emily" is a pseudonym, and she's someone I know. I've changed just enough details of her story...
Hope can change the world
"Hope"
It's a small crack in a big stone
Ever patient
Waiting, watching, growing
Ready to burst open
To show its depth, its vastness
Cracking,...
It’s time to rethink addiction recovery, AA, and the 12 steps
We’re over halfway through National Recovery Month, and we should remember that the month isn’t just about celebrating those who have recovered; it’s also...
Screen time, selfies, suicide, and mental illness: smash your smartphone
I don’t have a smartphone, and I don’t want one. As a congregant at the church of Lud, it conflicts with my religious beliefs....
Mammas, don’t let your babies grow up to be junkies
When we decided to move to Springdale, Utah, last November, our biggest concern was leaving our daughter behind in a California drug rehab center....
As part of Recovery Awareness Month, “My Name Is….” campaign launches...
In celebration of September Recovery Awareness Month, the "My name is..." campaign launched throughout southern Utah. National Recovery Awareness Month was designed to bring...