How Harm Reduction Can Help Combat the Overdose Crisis
Harm reduction is an essential part of recovery. It can save lives, it can protect communities and if ignored, it can make an epidemic even worse.
Sean Paul Mahoney
Sean Paul Mahoney is the author of the new collection of essays Now That You’ve Stopped Dying and the co-host of the LGBTQ recovery podcast Queer Mental Condition. He also works as a recovery mentor and peer support specialist in Portland, Oregon.
Alcohol Companies Sponsoring Pride Month is Still the Worst
Alcohol use within the LGBTQ+ community is a serious problem. Sean Paul Mahoney is here to educate us on the issue and how to overcome the sponsored pride.
Why Is Meth Left Out of Medication-Assisted Treatment?
When it comes to meth, there’s no MAT, no funding, and little hope For being in the middle of an opioid epidemic, we sure did
How to Talk About Harm Reduction in 2022
Here are some important tips and talking points that can make a real difference when you talk about harm reduction and substance use. When I
Getting Through Meth Withdrawal
Withdrawal from meth can be uncomfortable, but there are tools to help you get through it, and freedom waiting on the other side. When you’re
How Long Does It Take To Detox From Alcohol?
For most of us, the road to recovery is filled with a whole bunch of “shoulda, woulda, coulda” thoughts. “Should’ve stopped drinking sooner,” and “Would’ve
Boundaries Are the Gift That Keeps on Giving
In the blah days of January, way after whatever holiday sparkle we were able to muster up has gone, what are we left with? Personally, as a man in long-term recovery, I find myself incredibly grateful at the end of the holidays for the gift of boundaries.
What the Queen’s Gambit Gets Right About Addiction
Shaun Paul Mahoney is here to talk about the hit Netflix show, The Queens Gambit, and what it gets right about addiction.
The Radical Act of Gratitude
Sean Paul Mahoney wrote a great blog about the radical act of gratitude and how it helped it in his recovery.
Unhappy Hour: When Pandemic Drinking Becomes Problematic
Alcohol consumption during COVID is on the rise. Sean Paul Mahoney is here to talk about how to catch the signs of if you should quit drinking alcohol.
How to Cut Down on Social Media When You’re Not So Great at Moderation
Sean Paul Mahoney talks about how they did a digital detox. They give great tips for how to ease into using less social media or how to abstain completely.
Staying in The Moment Even When The Moment Sucks
Somewhere along day fortysomething of quarantine, I’d had it. Sean Paul Mahoney is here to tell you about staying in the moment even when the moment sucks.
The Crisis Inside the Crisis
During the pandemic, we are all dealing with our own crisis inside of the crisis. Like boredom, jealousy, etc.
Recovery Isn’t Just For Straight People
If you were only to look online and never meet real sober folks you might think that we’re all nice, straight white people. Yet despite
When Your Family Wants You to Get Sober
“We’re Really Worried About You”: When Loved Ones have THE TALK About Your Drinking and Using. There are certain conversations burned into your mind that
New Drugs, New Drinks, Same Sober Me
Having recently celebrated 11 years sober, it occurred to me that drinking and using has changed since I stopped. Not changed in a way like,