john makohen's Blog, page 2
August 14, 2025
Drugs and Alcohol Aren’t the Problem. They’re the Smoke. Let’s Talk About the Fire.
If you think the crisis is needles, spoons, and pills, you’re missing the real threat: untreated pain, unresolved trauma, and a world that…
August 11, 2025
How to Honor International Overdose Awareness Day 2025 in NY, NJ, and CT
International Overdose Awareness Day 2025: One Big Family, Driven by Hope
August 8, 2025
August 6, 2025
3 Types of Trauma That Push People Toward Addiction (And How to Break the Cycle)
Childhood chaos, abuse, and loss don’t just go away. They live in your body, influence your choices, and can keep you stuck in the same…
August 4, 2025
Enabler to Empowerer: Why AA Falls Short in Empowering Individual Recovery Choices
When I first walked into an AA meeting, I was desperate for answers. What I didn’t expect was to hear an old-timer proudly declare he…
August 3, 2025
Here’s Why Trump’s Plan to Arrest and “Fix” Us is a Cruel Joke
Arresting people for being poor isn’t a solution. It’s a cover-up. And forced treatment without trust? That’s just trauma wearing a lab…
August 2, 2025
Warning Signs of Drinking Too Much
Alcohol consumption is often woven into the fabric of social gatherings, celebrations, and even quiet evenings at home. Recognizing the…
August 1, 2025
The Mind as Your Recovery Sanctuary: Overcoming Negative Self-Talk in Early Alcohol Recovery
Your Mind, Your Kingdom: Master Mental Recovery Before Relapse Master's You
July 22, 2025
July 21, 2025
Trapped in the Loop: How the Cycle of Addiction Keeps You Hooked
Addiction isn’t just about drinking too much or using the wrong drug. It’s about the harsh cycle your brain keeps running until you learn…
