Holiday Gift Guide for People in Addiction Recovery
Buying holiday gifts for loved ones isn’t always easy, especially when you’re buying for sober folks. Have you noticed how many online gift lists include
Olivia Pennelle
Olivia Pennelle (Liv) has a masters in clinical social work from Portland State University. She is a mental health therapist, writer, and human activist. Her writing has appeared in STAT News, Insider, Filter Magazine, Ravishly, The Temper, and Shondaland. She is the founder of Liv’s Recovery Kitchen, Life After 12-Step Recovery, and Tera Collaborations. She lives near Portland, Oregon. Follow her on Instagram @Livwritesrecovery and @teracollaborations
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5 Ways To Reduce Harm While Using Meth
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Successful Addiction Treatment in Ann Arbor, Michigan
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The Future of Recovery
When I think about the future of recovery, I’m excited. I feel a sense of wonder about what the recovery movement will do next. In
Finding Out I Have ADHD as an Adult
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Why Abstinence Isn’t the Only Way to Recover
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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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Ben’s Friends is a support group addressing the unique challenges of the food and beverage industry. Working in the hospitality industry means playing a role
Taking Prescription Opioids During Pregnancy
Taking prescription opioids during pregnancy is a contentious subject. Many people have a knee-jerk, negative reaction to the slightest suggestion of it, given the risk
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All About Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
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10 Books About Trauma and Addiction
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Hospitality and Addiction Recovery
The hospitality or service industry is focused on the consumption of food and beverage all day, every day. Culturally, service workers in the hospitality industry
How Recovery Capital Contributes to Long-Term Recovery
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The harm reduction movement goes beyond the small scope many of us associate with it. Harm reduction is a phrase that has been gaining increasing
