Blogs from around the world document the daily lives
of recovering substance abusers.
Living It
Carrick Forbes, 21, was the subject of a 2005 NBC
"Dateline" special report,
"Saving Carrick," that explored her addiction to
heroin. Today, methadone and advocacy are part of
her life in recovery, now chronicled on the
Silent Treatment site.
RECRUM: Recovery
Ruminations
“My name is Phil and I’m an alcoholic. This blog
documents my journey on the ‘road to happy destiny,’
the ups and downs of building a new way of life for
myself, and hopefully some miracles along the way.”
Parent Partners: Making an
Impact
Kim Manlove and Ginger Katz, Parent Partners of The
Partnership for a Drug-Free America, share their
personal stories of loss: Manlove’s son David was 18
years old when he died in an inhalant-related
accident; Katz’s 21-year-old son, Ian, died of a
heroin overdose.
A Day in the Life of
Alcohol and Drug Recovery
“This is the beginning of acceptance for me and
moving forward with my life, wherever it may take
me. I hope I make it this time, one day at a time,
one minute at a time, one second at a time …
whatever it takes.”
One Drink Another
“Recovery begins when one alcoholic talks to another
alcoholic, sharing experience, strength and hope”
Sobriety Girl
“The journey is as amazing as the final destination.
We learn with each step. We learn that we have the
ability to go in any direction we choose.”
Higher Powered
“I am a 51-year-old gay recovering alcoholic. Part
of my recovery is learning to be happy instead of
always being right.”
A Helping Wind
A Continuing Story About Golf and Recovery: “I work
in New York City and play golf in the Hudson Valley.
I drank too much for about 25 years, but quit nine
years ago … It's no coincidence I started playing
golf again a few months after I quit drinking.”
