Tag Archives: Memoir

Former Editor of Details Magazine Tells His Story of Recovering from Vicodin Addiction

Dan Peres, former editor-in-chief of Details Magazine, battled Vicodin addiction for over a decade. He believes if you saw him, you would never suspect his addiction. Dan Peres decided to break the stigma of his addiction through his memoir to let readers know that even a high-profile man can still experience struggles behind closed doors. […]

Writing an Addiction Memoir Can Count Towards Your 12 Steps

Why Journal Writing is A Powerful Tool During Recovery  

As part of the 12 steps, step four is about making a search and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Writing a memoir is all about looking into who we were and what brought us to who we are now. By writing a memoir about your addiction, you can not only fulfill one of your steps […]