Alan and Annie discuss the importance of a relapse prevention plan and how it will only aid in your recovery.

Alan shares his story of addiction and his road to recovery.

Which came first, the addict or the drug?  What about depression or addiction?   Annie and Alan discuss the importance of dual diagnosis and how to help with mental wellness during recovery.

What does it mean to be grateful in recovery?  Annie and Alan discuss gratitude and its importance to the recovery process. 

This week Annie and Alan explore codependency and its many harmful attributes.  They examine what defines a codependent relationship, the personalities in those relationships, and they explore how to reach interdependency.  For more information on Annie and Alan as well blogs and websites you can visit for help go to www.diaryofaformeraddict.com https://al-anon.org https://www.nar-anon.org www.na.org www.aa.org

Annie and Alan discuss the stigma attached to substance use disorder.