Y'all, this conversation with Andrew and Jordan from Canada absolutely shattered everything we think we know about recovery and support. Their work represents a radical departure from the shame-based, one-size-fits-all approach that has dominated addiction treatment for decades. As Jordan beau...

  Alexander's story reveals the difference between those who can navigate substance use safely and those who cannot. This often comes down to a mysterious internal voice - what he describes as "luck" but what we might better understand as intuitive self-awareness. This voice whispers warnings wh...

The first time I heard the term "Harm Reduction" was from a straight male meth dealer. I was later in my active use when my mom brought me to West Virginia to get my life together. This guy needed someone who could 'hit a vein,' and I needed free drugs. So, our relationship was transactional and...

I started as many of us do: a Weekend Warrior.  Every other Friday night (I had the kids every other week) was my solo night with Tina.  I'd smoke a bowl, and for some odd reason, I would put on makeup, attempt crafting projects, and take hundreds of selfies. Who is THAT person?? Saturday, I wo...

  Season 2 is underway! I'm so thrilled to have THE chemsex expert back on the show, Dr. David Fawcett. David is the author of Lust, Men, and Meth: A Gay Man's Guide to Sex and Recovery. (If you don't have the book yet, order it now) This week, we are talking all things harm reduction.  Harm red...