Until somewhat recently, data indicated that males were more likely to drink alcohol than females. However, the trend has shifted, and...

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...

“I never drink, unless it’s connected to something Jewish.” Many Jews who would never dream of considering themselves problem drinkers...

Why is it that our community responds collectively to all sorts of diseases, and yet a stigmatized silence continues to surround addiction?

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.

September is the Jewish month of renewal/beginnings, as well as National Recovery Month. Here, we examine the intersection between the two.

September is National Recovery Month, as well as the month of the Jewish High Holidays. Arnie Goldfein reflects on this intersection...

Devora Shabtai, LCSW and PhD candidate, shares some powerful Tisha B'Av lessons to be gleaned from those in addiction recovery.

In honor of June being PTSD Awareness Month, Sarah shares an inspiring story of her recovery from trauma, addiction, and the fear of stigma.

An inspiring piece by CCSA blog contributor, Jourdan Stein, discussing labels, stigma, and how the word "addict" doesn't define who she is.

When we think of the word "addict," what comes to mind? Tzachi Rosman Psy.D., attempts to repaint the picture and combat stigma.

As we get ready for Shavuot, here are 3 lessons learned from those in addiction recovery that can be applied to understanding Matan Torah.

A message of hopelessness and hope around a woman's own journey with addiction, mental illness, and recovery.

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...

"There is no such thing as a “Jewish alcoholic”…That repetitive, but erroneous assertion kept me drinking and drugging for years!" My...

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...