9/11/2024 by Chestnut Health Systems
At a young age, Shalon was diagnosed with major depression and anxiety. Through her journey with mental health, she has relied on art to help her cope to understanding these emotions. An illustration Shalon drew of her current self comforting her younger self has been selected to be featured in the 2024 Art of Recovery Project through SAMHSA.
9/11/2024 by Chestnut Health Systems
Through her own battles, Jordan has relied on photography to hold her up. A photograph of Tony, an Army veteran in remission from substance use, taken by Jordan has been selected to be featured in the 2024 Art of Recovery Project through SAMHSA.
9/28/2021 by Dan Sokulski
If you hang around the rooms of 12-step programs or treatment centers, you will likely hear many say something like, “I am a grateful recovered alcoholic,” or “every day I thank God that I’m an addict.” To someone outside recovery circles, this may seem like a clashing sentiment. Why would anyone be grateful for all the angst and pain that accompanies an addiction?