Author of the Month January 19, 2026 Belinda (Belle) Morey, Author and Substance Use Disorder Counselor Tom O'Connor, Publisher Why This Needs Saying (And Hearing) Now Let's start with a truth no one likes to say out loud: being neurodivergent in a world built for neurotypicals is already a fight for survival. Now add addiction into the mix—a storm inside your brain and body, a desperate grasp at feeling normal in a world that often makes you feel like you don't belong. This

January 19, 2025 Jason Shiers, Author & Psychotherapist, Speaker, and Book Author  Tom O'Connor, Publisher The title "We Need To Talk About The 40 Billion Dollar Reason Why Addiction Treatment Keeps Failing!" is not just a rhetorical headline, but a call to action. It draws attention to the urgent and significant systemic problems within the US addiction treatment industry. Despite its estimated worth of tens of billions of dollars, the sector is plagued by high relapse rates

January 19, 2026 Michael Cline , Author Tom O'Connor, Publisher Author Michael Cline is an American nomad living in Barcelona, Spain . Michael wrote a fascinating book titled New York City Junky Days . His book describes a wild ride into the rabbit hole of heroin addiction in old-school New York City.  It encompasses a glimpse into a man's descent into madness as he falls deeper into addiction, hitting new lows and eventually finding redemption. Poignant, raw, and honest, thi

January 19, 2026  Andy Spears, Author Tom O'Connor, Publisher The phrase "the honey that stings" is also a metaphor for substances like alcohol and drugs. The initial "sweetness" or pleasure derived from these substances can draw people in. The "sting" comes from the harmful effects that follow, such as addiction, health problems, and social issues. Author Andy Spears has a Ph.D., writes on substance use disorder recovery, and is a public policy advocate living in Nashville,

December 29, 2025 Rannon Arch, Author & Director of Co-Occurring Clinical Services, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation   Reviewed by Wes Arnett, Subject Matter Expert Until we define quality for ourselves, systems will continue to define it for us. Rannon Arch, a seasoned professional and trusted figure in the field, has spearheaded organization-wide change initiatives at Hazelden Betty Ford. His focus on integrating mental health services into recovery programs and on ensuring c

December 29, 2025 Jason Shiers, Author & Psychotherapist, Speaker, and Book Author  Tom O'Connor, Publisher Author Jason Shiers' recently published book, Infinite Recovery Project: The Intelligence of Addiction - A Trauma-Informed Spiritual Approach to Recovery, Healing, and Lasting Change , offers a unique perspective on addiction and recovery. This comprehensive exploration challenges current industry norms and is the result of years of research and practical experience. Th

December 29, 2025 Belinda Morey, Author Tom O'Connor, Publisher Whole-Person and Community-Focused Care in Addiction Recovery: Why the "Treatment" Model Needs a Revolution—And What That Actually Looks Like Let's get brutally honest: the "old school" way of treating addiction—show up, detox, get twelve steps, maybe see a counselor if you're lucky, then pray you make it—has failed more people than it's helped. Not because the people aren't trying hard enough. Not because they'r

December 29, 2025 Tim Lineaweaver, Author Tom O'Connor, Publisher Even at a young age, I felt the force of my anger and how it set me apart from others. I observed other sons interact with their fathers and saw that they were loved and supported. As a result, they held a calm, patient completeness I marveled at. My father seemed to relish my mistakes as an opportunity to belittle me and aggrandize himself. I suffered the consequences even as a young person. I lost my temper d