Category: People in Recovery

One of the oldest diseases in the world, and we still don’t know as much as we should about its causes, effects, and how to treat it- much less cure it. What we do know, and what we’re learning, ends up here:

People in Recovery

“Struck Sober”

by C. Scott McMillin | Nov 6, 2025 | People in Recovery | 0 |

It’s not an especially common phenomenon. I can’t think of more than a few I’ve met or read about that cite such an experience.

Intrusions into the Mind

by C. Scott McMillin | Jul 17, 2025 | People in Recovery | 0 |
Exercising for Chronic Pain Relief

by C. Scott McMillin | Aug 3, 2023 | People in Recovery | 0 |
Veteran Advice

by C. Scott McMillin | Dec 22, 2022 | People in Recovery | 0 |
Don’t Panic!

by C. Scott McMillin | Jun 9, 2022 | People in Recovery | 0 |
Living with a Label

by C. Scott McMillin | Jan 20, 2022 | Addiction Clinicians, People in Recovery | 0 |

Augmented Emotion

by C. Scott McMillin | Sep 9, 2021 | People in Recovery | 0 |

The reporters’ anxiety amplifies the natural tension of a story, turning everything into a crisis.

Too Much Success?

by C. Scott McMillin | May 27, 2021 | Addiction, People in Recovery | 0 |

Nonetheless, she managed to convince herself she was no longer addicted. At least long enough to start drinking again.

First Person: A Relapse Avoided

by C. Scott McMillin | Feb 4, 2021 | People in Recovery | 0 |

I want to focus on the sheer persistence of that conditioned association between emotional pain and upset, and the desire to numb those feelings with chemicals.

Boozy Holidays

by C. Scott McMillin | Dec 21, 2020 | People in Recovery | 0 |

Consensus within the mental health field is that this year’s holiday season can’t help but be more stressful than in the past – due to the pandemic and the restrictions that accompany it.

White Collar Addiction and Relapse

by C. Scott McMillin | Nov 5, 2020 | People in Recovery, Recovery | 0 |

For most recovering folks, establishing sobriety included a conscious, deliberate commitment to healthy involvement with others in recovery, accepting guidance and support instead of relying solely on one’s own resources.