Secrecy Versus Privacy
A secret is something we are unwilling to share with anyone. It implies lack of full disclosure. It is linked to shame. “We are as sick as our secrets”. This is a commonly-heard saying in the rooms of Recovery. One...
How Do You Feel When You Talk About Addiction?
What are the feelings experienced by people in Recovery when they suddenly find themselves engaged in a conversation about addiction? These are some of the responses gathered from recovering addicts/alcoholics: First and foremost, how one feels in talking about addiction...
When – and Whether – to Disclose
When a substance and/or alcohol dependent patient has achieved and maintained some Recovery time, the issue often comes up: when is it appropriate to disclose this MEDICAL condition (addiction) to others? I stress the word “medical” because disclosure of addiction...