I Have Anger, Rebellion, and Social Dysfunction in Common with Actor James Dean.
By Ron Alexander: 3 minute Read My profound connection with the late actor James Dean, who tragically passed away in a car crash at the...
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Jul 203 min
Overcoming Trauma Through Music
By Ron Alexander They say music has the power to heal, and for many individuals, that statement couldn't ring truer. Everyone has their...
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Jul 143 min
I Loved My Friend, Natalie Cole.
By Ron Alexander: 2 minute Read Natalie Cole and I shared a unique bond. We were born in the same year: she was born on February 6th,...
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Jul 143 min
Looking Back at My Acquaintance with Singer Phylis Hyman
By Ron Alexander 2 minute read On the evening of June 30, 1995, I was lying in bed on the way to sleep while listening to an R&B radio...
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Jun 252 min
Am I drug-free even though I vape? By Ron Alexander
One minute Read: In 1994, I quit using drugs and began my recovery journey. I stopped using all mood-altering substances except for...
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Jun 222 min
Look outside of yourself for the truth about yourself.
By Ron Alexander AA got it wrong. NA didn’t get it all right. I got it all wrong. All of my life, particularly in recovery, I’ve been...
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May 76 min
What to Say to (and Not Say) to Someone Who Is Depressed
Chances are, you know someone who is suffering or has suffered from depression, even if you don’t know it. In 2020 alone, approximately...
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May 43 min
There Really Is Something Strikingly Malicious in The Way Cocaine Rewards Our Brains
The discovery helps explain why addictive drug use can override the importance of even eating and drinking, and it could lead to new...
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May 14 min
How to make conversations with aging parents a little less awkward
Talking to aging parents and family members about their future can be tricky, but Megan Johnson says the sooner, the better. The...
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Apr 15 min
Why Substance Abuse Is More Life-Changing Than Racism.
I used to think being born a Black man in America was my worst nightmare. For seven decades, dating back to the 1950s, I've experienced...
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Mar 305 min
How Did Crucifixion Really Work? What Did Jesus Really Suffer?
Jesus’ crucifixion is at the center of Good Friday and the Easter resurrection. But the ancient form of capital punishment left little...
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Mar 174 min
Don't Bully if Your Kid Gets Bullied
By Ron Alexander (Author’s Note) I was bullied in grade school. Take advantage of this insightful read! My college research class paper,...
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Mar 113 min
So, do you think weed is safe to smoke? Think again. Smoking cannabis is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
Frequent cannabis smoking may significantly increase a person’s risk for heart attack and stroke, according to an observational study...
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Feb 13 min
The Path Back to Wellness After Relapse
Embarking on the journey of recovery from addiction is a challenging and often tumultuous road. For many individuals, relapse can be a...
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Jan 305 min
Confessions of a Traumatized Kid, Adolescent, and Adult
My childhood was rife with life-changing events, significant trajectories, and transitions, impacting my adult life in ways that made my...
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Sep 8, 20233 min
What is compassion fatigue? Experts say taking care of others can hurt your mental health.
It's called compassion fatigue, and mental health experts say it's a phenomenon that occurs most commonly in people who work in...
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Aug 23, 20233 min
The Searing Lyrics of Marvin Gaye's"What's Going On"
Article written by Ron Alexander Did Marvin Gaye write lyrics, poetry, or both? Musical songs are often compared to poetry. Lyrics have...
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Aug 21, 20235 min
How to Apologize Like a Pro
By Arthur C. Brooks The Atlantic 6 min August 17, 2023 Apologizing well, after all, is tricky. It requires personal strength, a good...
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Aug 2, 20236 min
12 Step Programs: How They Work, Benefits & Criticisms
Written by Mara Sugue Medically Reviewed by Annamarie Coy, BA, ICPR, MATS What are 12 Step Programs? Alcoholics Anonymous is often...
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May 22, 20235 min
Is there such a thing as an addictive personality?
The term "addictive personality" is widely used. Are some people really more prone to developing an addiction? During the 1990s, the...
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