Olivia Pennelle is a writer, journalist, and recovery activist. Her work has appeared in STAT News, Insider, Filter Magazine, Ravishly, The Temper, and Shondaland. She is the founder of popular site Liv’s Recovery Kitchen. She lives near Portland, Oregon. Follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
People who identify as LGBTQIA+ face a number of health risks, including an increased risk of developing substance use disorders. Despite this reality, the queer
Dealing with chronic pain as a person in recovery is a controversial topic. Staunch 12 Steppers may take the hardline approach that you should not take anything stronger than Tylenol for pain. Others take a more pragmatic approach and listen to what their doctor considers to be the best treatment option.
When I started writing this article the concept was to write about the point at which seven of us reached the end of our substance use disorder, and sought help. It was to show others that while that point may have looked different to all of us, we all had mounting consequences and a dire need to seek more for our lives—a life worth living, if you will.
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We tend to think of it as affecting kids, but I didn’t get my ADHD diagnosis until I was an adult. It was a major
“If there is anything modern research on recovery is teaching us, it is two critical lessons: people with alcohol and drug problems—even the most severe
When a word or phrase resonates with you, it can become a helpful mantra to help you stay balanced and on track with your recovery.
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Many pregnant people with substance use disorder, including those in medication-assisted treatment, worry about Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. Here is a guide to help you understand
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