Running out the clock

April 2019 | Relapse
One night in LA, many years ago, a desire to drink took her on a ride she’ll never forget

Happy, sad, lonely, strong

April 2019 | Relapse

Worn out

April 2019 | Relapse
Ripped and stained, it’s a precious memory of his last drunk. It’s not just any shirt

Coffee or tea?

April 2019 | Relapse
Tradition Four is handy when choosing which beverage to serve, but what about when we decide on other Traditions?

Gotta write it down

April 2019 | Relapse

Popping up everywhere

April 2019 | Relapse
His fear of past wrongs overwhelming him was put to rest with a thorough Step Four

Action required

April 2019 | Relapse

Pain in the neck

April 2019 | Relapse
At eight months sober, he got a prescription—but his disease was three steps ahead

Exit lights

April 2019 | Relapse

Relapse after 11 years

April 2019 | Relapse
From a Florida jail, a dad warns how pain meds and a weak program woke his sleeping lion

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