by Hugh Osborne | Uncategorized
There’s one main reason why people with addiction issues don’t enter mainstream recovery programs. Because almost all of them are abstinence-based! A lot of people don’t feel ready for that level of change and are not prepared to have abstinence forced upon them as a...
by Hugh Osborne | Uncategorized
On 25th October 1997, I found freedom from addiction, and my recovery journey began. With this article, I hope to help those who are just starting on the recovery path to find their way. Recovery is a new beginning. For me, early recovery felt like a grieving process....
by Hugh Osborne | Uncategorized
I understand high-functioning addicts very well. Maybe because I am one… at least that’s what I used to be until I found freedom. At this time of writing, I have 20 years of continuous sober recovery from my primary addictions to drugs. I also have over 10 years...
by Hugh Osborne | Uncategorized
The collective view of addiction is evolving, and it’s about time! Researchers have only recently begun to acknowledge that addiction is not limited to external substances. They are finally finding that people can also be addicted to behaviours and internal processes...
by Hugh Osborne | Uncategorized
Over 20 years have passed since I admitted my drug problem, and committed to a new way of life. During this time, I have met 1000’s of fellow travellers on the recovery path. All have had unique stories to tell about how they got lost and, in many cases, found...
