“Yesterday, six years ago, I was drinking vodka out of a Sprite bottle."
Category: Substance Abuse
“I’d Rather Be Blind Than Dependent on Drugs”—20-Yr. Old Who Clawed Her Eyes Out Shares Her Story
"Just over a month ago, I could see," Kaylee Muthart writes. "Or maybe I should put it this way: I had both my eyes, but they didn't help me notice how dangerous my life had become. Then, on February 6, my world went black."
Childhood Friends Die Within One Hour, 18 Houses Apart. Now Their Parents Are Trying to Prevent You From Reliving Their Nightmare.
"This happened within 18 houses of each other to two young men on the same morning. The community was in total shock."
Drinking, Depression and Their Dysfunctional Relationship
"I’m not here to tell you whether to give up drinking forever or not. I’m not a clinician or a doctor, I’m just someone with some personal experience in this arena."
To My Daughter’s Drug Dealer on Her Birthday
After posting a photo to Facebook with this brief and sharp message, this mom's post has gone viral, and she hopes it will help to save lives.
When I’m Wishing My Suicide Attempt Had Worked—Two Words Remind Me Why It Didn’t
I don’t know why God kept me alive, but two words give me some insight.
Heath Ledger’s Final Words — And Why We Desperately Need to Talk About Them
Heath Ledger's last words have a lot to teach us about mental health and how we are responsible for recognizing somebody's cry for help before it's too late.
6 Things to do If Substance Abuse Affects Your Family
"Support your teen, but not the dangerous behavior and habit."