Girls Drink More Than Boys - A Disturbing Trend
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Until somewhat recently, data indicated that males were more likely to drink alcohol than females. However, the trend has shifted, and...
Arnie Goldfein
- Feb 8, 2022
- 7 min
Ponderings of a Sober Life
February 2022: Ponderings of a Sober Life. My sobriety date is January 4,1986. During what feels like a lifetime ago, years ago this past...
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Michael Levin
- Jan 11, 2022
- 4 min
Two Drinking Occasions a Year in Judaism? Not Even Close.
“I never drink, unless it’s connected to something Jewish.” Many Jews who would never dream of considering themselves problem drinkers...
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Lianne Forman
- Nov 1, 2021
- 3 min
A Communal Response to the Opioid Epidemic: How We Can All Help
Why is it that our community responds collectively to all sorts of diseases, and yet a stigmatized silence continues to surround addiction?
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Lisa Daniels-Goldman
- Sep 30, 2021
- 6 min
One Life Lost is One Too Many
As we wrap up Recovery Month, a mother shares her son's story of growth, struggle, and legacy. One life lost to addiction is one too many.
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Devora Shabtai, LCSW & Ellie Forman, CPRS
- Sep 26, 2021
- 7 min
Tishrei and The Stages of Change
September is the Jewish month of renewal/beginnings, as well as National Recovery Month. Here, we examine the intersection between the two.
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Arnie Goldfein
- Sep 6, 2021
- 5 min
A Personal High Holiday Recovery Perspective 5782/2021
September is National Recovery Month, as well as the month of the Jewish High Holidays. Arnie Goldfein reflects on this intersection...
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Devora Shabtai
- Jul 16, 2021
- 6 min
Addiction Recovery and Tisha B’Av: Lessons from the Frontlines of Pain
Devora Shabtai, LCSW and PhD candidate, shares some powerful Tisha B'Av lessons to be gleaned from those in addiction recovery.
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Sarah Tedesco
- Jun 9, 2021
- 5 min
'Good Jewish Girls' Aren't Supposed to Have PTSD...
In honor of June being PTSD Awareness Month, Sarah shares an inspiring story of her recovery from trauma, addiction, and the fear of stigma.
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Jourdan Stein
- Jun 3, 2021
- 3 min
The Labels We Carry Through Life
An inspiring piece by CCSA blog contributor, Jourdan Stein, discussing labels, stigma, and how the word "addict" doesn't define who she is.
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Tzachi Rosman, Psy.D.
- May 27, 2021
- 5 min
Who's an Addict: The Many Faces of Addiction
When we think of the word "addict," what comes to mind? Tzachi Rosman Psy.D., attempts to repaint the picture and combat stigma.
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Devora Shabtai and Nate Nagelblatt
- May 13, 2021
- 6 min
Shavuot Lessons from Addiction Recovery
As we get ready for Shavuot, here are 3 lessons learned from those in addiction recovery that can be applied to understanding Matan Torah.
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Sarah Tedesco
- May 11, 2021
- 4 min
Recovery is Hard, but Addiction is Even Harder
A message of hopelessness and hope around a woman's own journey with addiction, mental illness, and recovery.
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Jourdan Stein
- Apr 21, 2021
- 4 min
Nobody is Beyond Repair: A Message of Hope from a Recovering Addict
I’m Jourdan and I’m an addict. That’s a phrase I never thought I'd say. As a child, I never dreamed of growing up and struggling with...
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Arnie Goldfein
- Apr 15, 2021
- 6 min
But...There's no Such Thing as a "Jewish Alcoholic!"
"There is no such thing as a “Jewish alcoholic”…That repetitive, but erroneous assertion kept me drinking and drugging for years!" My...
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Elana Forman
- Apr 1, 2021
- 3 min
"Continue the Conversation": More Than Just a Catchphrase
Why CCSA decided to start a blog...and what's at stake in continuing these conversations We are incredibly excited to start our new CCSA...
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