Infographic: Treatment & Recovery
Author: Jessica Washington
“They say in Alcoholics Anonymous that you will eventually hear your story being shared by a chairperson. I have not yet heard my story. I think this may be because most people do not survive an acute bleed out of three and a half pints of blood in 20 minutes from 3 open varices in their upper intestine and esophagus.”
“…with the help of my support system, healthy living habits, and naltrexone, active addiction relapse is far from my mind. I am aware that I must be vigilant though. As an addict in recovery, I know how easy it is to slip back into a state of mind that could lead me to relapse.”
“Maybe you should be with someone like you,” she’ll say. “Maybe you’d be happier with another addict in recovery. They would understand you and they wouldn’t get so upset thinking about these things.”
“Every day, resilient Americans with substance use disorders summon extraordinary courage and strength and commit to living healthy and productive lives through recovery. “
