A Conversation with Dr. Rey Ximenes | Driftwood Interviews
January 29,2020
"In some ways, a person who comes through a program like ours has an unfair advantage over the general population.... more
A Conversation with Danielle Cobb | Driftwood Interviews
January 22,2020
“At Driftwood, the staff and residents always eat meals together, we do a lot of things together, and we don't... more
A Conversation with Connie Cole and Ryan Potter
January 15,2020
“Some trainers have one way to do something. But every client is different. Each body is weak and strong in... more
A Conversation With Jason Donoho | Driftwood Interviews
January 7,2020
“When you take people who have been eating badly, and you feed them [well] for thirty, sixty, ninety days, the... more
Loneliness and Addiction (Part 2)
January 2,2020
Loneliness shortens and impoverishes our lives—and we’re increasingly enveloped in systems that, by design or accident, isolate us. more
Loneliness and Addiction (Part 1)
December 16,2019
Loneliness “predisposes people to entire spectrums of physical and mental illnesses. [It] creates a hunger in the brain [that] hypersensitizes... more
"We Don't Want People to Survive in Sobriety; We Want Them to Thrive."
December 10,2019
“Everyone has experienced trauma to some degree, and everyone out there numbs. Whether the numbing strategy is binge-watching Netflix, or... more
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"If [You] Want to Help Veterans, Address the Stigma Surrounding Addiction"
November 11,2019
People struggling with addiction, economic insecurity, or mental illness are not separate from us; they're our family members, our neighbors,... more
"Like Teaching a Snake to Knit"
November 7,2019
Drug courts and jail-like “treatment centers” may seem like a humane alternative to conventional drug criminalization — but they carry... more
Addiction vs. Attachment in Almodóvar's Latest | Addiction Onscreen
October 31,2019
For obvious reasons, Pain and Glory should interest anyone interested in addiction and recovery. It’s reminiscent of Ingmar Bergman's best... more
Breaking Up With Brandy Alexander: The Days of Wine and Roses, Revisited
October 24,2019
“People’s reluctance to accept that they have this illness—the blow to one's sense of identity and the social stigma associated... more
An Interview with Driftwood Co-Founder Peter Fluor | Driftwood Interviews
October 17,2019
“At Driftwood, we have a multifaceted approach to treatment. We try to foster a recovery lifestyle, and a big part... more
Why Don't You Just Quit?
October 10,2019
“The first thing people need to know is that these drugs take over the survival center. I don’t call it... more
Welcome!
October 3,2019
Welcome to Kuraĝo, a new blog covering addiction, trauma, recovery, wellness, and the search for meaning. more
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Texas Alcohol Abuse Statistics [Infographic]
August 30,2018
Despite the popularity of drugs like amphetamines and marijuana in Texas, alcohol remains the substance of choice for most users.... more
What Is Therapeutic Recreation?
July 10,2018
Therapeutic recreation is one therapy option that drug rehab facilities use. But what is therapeutic recreation? Furthermore, what are the... more
Depression and Drug Abuse
July 2,2018
It’s very common for people who struggle with depression to turn to drugs as a way to self-medicate. The other... more
How to Help a Drug Addict Who Doesn’t Want Help
June 29,2018
Your loved one’s drug abuse is out of control. You’ve tried to help, but there’s no interest. Maybe you’re not... more
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