UPDATED: Ideas for Writing to People in Prison or Jail
Regular, supportive contact with an inmate is a key recovery success factor. I remember getting letters from a penpal when I was in elementary school and how excited it would …
Three Podcast Episodes on Addiction, Recovery, and Healing
If you’re a runner, walker, drive or commute to work, or spend a lot of time listening to podcasts or music, there are three podcast episodes on addiction, recovery, and …
Four Videos Every Family Member (Everyone, really) Needs to See About Addiction
The following four videos are important to understanding not only the roots of addiction but also (and perhaps more importantly) the ability to heal and move on from active addiction …
COVID-19 is addiction’s best friend.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been great for addiction. If you think about it, the concept of “social distancing” is akin to “isolation” which is where addiction thrives. According to RightStep.com, …
Budgeting for Recovery while in Pris
Without the freedom to obtain recovery materials from the internet, attend live or online meetings, or freely use the telephone/text messaging, working your recovery program can be challenging but far …
Build your sober network
Having a group of others working toward recovery is important for the inmate working recovery. Your network members should ideally be in the same 12-step program you are, but anyone …
Book Suggestions
Books are a great source of information for inmates and their families/friends. Be sure to check with the correctional facility on how to send books! For example, where I was …