The Gifts Are in The Journey, Not The Destination by Leslie Clark There is no one pathway to recovery. Unless you’re talking about what got you there in the first...

I fell in love with the guitar and songs in general at Girl Scout camp. When I was 10, my dad bought me my first guitar. We had just moved, and I was starting fifth grade in my third new school. A year later,...

Life presents us with many transitions. Good or bad, change can be stressful for both the individual and the couple in recovery. In our work, we have found that learning how to function as a team helps during these times. ...

You don’t get over addiction by stopping using, you get over addiction by creating a new life. By Leslie Clark Recovery is a life-long journey of learning and growing. In early recovery, the focus is on getting through the first days, weeks, and...

Harm reduction creates opportunities for positive change Having worked in public health for the last ten years, I have spent a lot of time talking with people—in meetings, work groups, task forces, steering committees, and workshops—about the negative effects of substance use. In addition...

Providing support and guidance along your path by Leslie Clark What is a peer recovery coach? A peer recovery coach occupies a unique role in a recoveree’s journey. They offer coaching at every recovery community center in Maine, as well as increasingly in...