Tim O’Leary exposes misaligned financial incentives inside the SUD treatment industry that reward relapse, extended stays, and insurance cycles rather than patient recovery.

Robert Kent exposes how government agencies are mishandling opioid settlement funds, misusing dollars intended for recovery efforts, and failing families who lost loved ones.

Judy Walker writes a vulnerable reflection on relapse—how it happens, why it’s not failure, and why compassion matters.

Andy reflects on the clarity of six sober weeks—and the unraveling that followed when old habits resurfaced.

John Makohen shares a raw, powerful account of surviving homelessness, heroin addiction, and rebuilding life through harm reduction.

Tim Lineaweaver reflects on judgment in recovery and the importance of taking your own inventory.

Kristen Crisp shares her sister Robin’s hidden alcoholism and the devastating consequences.

William Stauffer explains why 28‑day programs fail and what real, evidence‑based treatment should be.

A candid, unvarnished look at triggers in recovery—how they arise in daily life, why they persist, and how to build real-world defenses.

Tim Lineaweaver reflects on the hard-won virtues of manhood through the lens of recovery—trustworthiness, loyalty, humility, and resilience.

November 17, 2025 Michael Cline, Author and Freelance Writer Tom O'Connor, Publisher Looking back at memories from your childhood highlights both the positive and negative experiences from your early years. Traumatic childhood memories are often repressed as a defense mechanism against overwhelming emotions. They can resurface due to a variety of factors, including new stress, a familiar smell, or changes in your life, even if you're not consciously aware of the connection. I

Robert Kent outlines the NYS Bar Association Task Force’s newly adopted recommendations to strengthen opioid addiction policy.