AllTreatment.com - Best Of
This page highlights eight blogs that we at AllTreatment.com
voted as the best Substance Abuse-related blogs of
2009. We've included a variety of blogs,
everything from the personable experience of parents of an addict
to the more politically oriented blogs that write about substance
abuse. This list is unordered as we believe all eight of
these blogs are worth your time to read.
Best Blogs of 2009
theaustralianheroindiaries.blogspot.com - This
is a news driven blog, that writes about and commentates on
different countries drug policies. The author is a recovering
heroin addict which gives a unique view and a much different one
from politicians on drug politics. A must read for anyone
interested in the politics of drug use and substance abuse.
memoiresofaheroinhead.blogspot.com - Shane's
blog titled "Memoires of a Heroinhead" is a first-person blog about
Shane's life as a current heroin addict. Shane's path has been
intense, and his writing style and voice are authentic and real. To
get a glimpse into the life of a heroinhead, check out Shane's
blog, and check out our interview with Shane. We chose Shane's blog
for his authenticity, voice, and willingness to educate others
about his situation, regardless of how you feel about it.
Shane's heroin
addiction interview with AllTreatment.
fine-anon.blogspot.com - A
frequently updated blog written by the grown up child of an addict.
This blog is very personable with lots of pictures, and is updated
almost daily. As a blog it focuses largely on the bloggers personal
life viewing things with a very reflective nature. It's a great
read for those that want to read about someone's life without being
put through alot of sensationalism and self-pity.
enablinglove.blogspot.com -
Laura's blog is written from her perspective as a parent to a
heroin addict. Laura is honest, open, and supportive, reaching out
to other parents with addicted children and supporting her
community. Laura also did an interview with AllTreatment about her
experience as a parent to a heroin addict. We chose Laura's blog
for her courageous outlook and supportive role as a blogger. It
takes a lot of integrity to be so honest and open. Laura's
interview about her experience with
heroin addiction.
parentsofanaddict.blogspot.com -
This is a blog written by two parents who's youngest son has had
problems with addiction. This blog has already earned several
awards for being a consistently updated blog that really does a
great job describing the experience of dealing with a loved one
going through addiction. It describes the emotional, up and down
experience that substance abuse can bring to a family. A must
read.
addiction-dirkh.blogspot.com -
One of the best informational blogs out there. Dirk Hanson's blog
covers everything from drunk driving during the holidays to the
economics and demographics of substance abusers in prison. It's a
very intelligently written blog with a critical eye towards
government policy. The blog is regularly updated and has been
included as a top 100 health blog by edrugsearch.com.
addictiontomorrow.blogspot.com -
This blog features regularly updated current news relating to drug
addiction. Articles often include images and video, as well as a
funny link to inspire and uplift in the case of a sad story. We
chose Addiction Tomorrow for the AllTreatment Best of 2009 for its
critical eye towards news events and research-oriented approach to
addiction and rehab treatment.
www.allaboutaddiction.com - This
is a blog written by a PhD student of Psychology at UCLA studying
topics ranging from drug-addiction, sex-addiction, and
gambling-addiction. This blog is scientifically driven, focusing on
"the pathway to addiction" and specifically how people become
addicted to something and why they stay addicted. You'll learn
about genetic, behavioral, and environmental factors that influence
addiction and addictive personalities. We chose All About Addiction
for making scientific jargon down to Earth and accessible.
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