A recent study from the Federal University of Sao Paulo shows that “Brazil is now the world’s largest consumer of both cocaine and its crack derivative.”
What Marijuana Means to Me
May 7, 2013 By 23 Comments
For Grace, marijuana represents the destruction of her family.
A Surprising Job Offer from Mother Teresa
May 3, 2013 By 1 Comment
Snake Bloomstrand relates how Mother Teresa opened the eyes and heart of Father Bennie.
Could This be the End to the War on Drugs?
April 28, 2013 By 3 Comments
The White House has finally realized that incarceration is not the way to solve the “drug problem” in the US.
Redemption Shot: Justin Wren’s Path from Drug Addict to Christian Missionary
April 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
An inspiring tale of redemption, courage, and human compassion.
Russell Brand, On Why Life is Better Without Drugs
March 10, 2013 By 7 Comments
Alyssa Royse applauds the honesty and bravery of Russell Brand.
The Violence of Homelessness: A Young Male Survivor’s Story [Trigger warning]
January 27, 2013 By 9 Comments
5 Techniques to Avoid Cravings after Drug Rehab
January 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
After recognizing cravings and their triggers, learn to alleviate the discomfort.
São Paulo Brazil to Begin Involuntary Commitment of Adult Crack Addicts
January 7, 2013 By 2 Comments
A recent report states that at least 6 million adults in Brazil have used cocaine in some form.
Does Mass Incarceration Define America?
January 7, 2013 By 19 Comments
If so, what does that mean exactly? If not, why not?
The Circumcised Poet and Other Tales
October 15, 2012 By 3 Comments
No matter what has been cut away, what remains is whole.
Guts
October 10, 2012 By 6 Comments
Seth Dombach looks fine, but he has suffered since birth with nearly constant pain from Short Bowel Syndrome.
Confessions of a [Former] Addict
September 7, 2012 By 7 Comments
What does it feel like to become an addict?
A Permanent Solution to a Temporary Problem
August 13, 2012 By 11 Comments
Not every suicide looks like a suicide.
Where You Came From
July 31, 2012 By 10 Comments
These things don’t always work, says Mother. Where do you think your sister came from?
“These men did not expect to live, and now they are learning how to try and live again.”
This comment is by Adam McPhee on Kile Ozier’s post, “Good Grief”.