When I walked into Mountainside for the first time, I was overwhelmed with shame and uncertainty. I didn’t really understand what recovery was, and if I’m being honest,…
Read moreThe Dopey podcast, created by Mountainside alumni Dave and Chris, provides a raw, unfiltered, and often hilarious take on addiction and recovery, initially focusing on “war stories” but…
Read moreAlison B. struggled with substance abuse for most of her early life and ended up in the ICU after a heroin relapse. Listen to and read her story…
Read moreSetting boundaries in recovery is hard. In my personal experience, I learned a few things you can do in case your boundaries are tested.
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Discover why addiction is a family disease and how it affects everyone, not just the individual struggling with substance abuse.
Read moreWhen I was a little girl, I dreamt of helping others in some regard. As I went through school for something I had little interest in, and my…
Read moreSaying goodbye is hard to do, even when you know you have to. Mountainside alum, Sanam M. is sharing a powerful letter he wrote to his old love…
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