Posts by Kyle Ruggeri, CARC

Relapse is something I hope people in recovery never have to deal with. But the reality is many addicts will have relapses on their journey towards long-term sobriety. Relapse is by no means required...

Sometimes reaching out to others can be such a hard task, But Why? Why do my brain and body fight back when I know I need to reach out for help? I have friends in active addiction and I just ask...

It’s inevitable that people in active addiction will be angry. You might have found this article because you have a loved one who’s using drugs. It might be your son, daughter, spouse, or friend....

"It's not my fault, Poor me, I can't catch a break". This may sound harsh but it's the common thought process of many alcoholics and addicts. They may not come right out and say they're a victim but...

Isolation... I am the king of isolating. It's kind of ironic. I'm a very outgoing person. I prefer to be with people, out and about, yet I can be a master Isolator. Why is this? Why is it that when I...

Money, cash, moola, dinero, guap, we all have money and need money daily. The world is changing and more transactions are becoming electronic. One area that has not changed is the drug trade. Cash is...