Amy Dresner
By Amy Dresner
In my early twenties, I discovered speed. The affair was short but not at all sweet—unless you count the all Caramello bars. MORE
By Amy Dresner
Relapses don’t start when you pick up. They begin when your mind leads you to a place where you can’t do anything but drink. MORE
By Amy Dresner
I worked for a paralyzed man who taught me how quickly freedom could be taken away. If only my addiction had been willing to listen. MORE
By Amy Dresner
A guy I met in rehab shot me up for the first time. And then the needle and I had a love affair all our own. MORE
By Amy Dresner
Want to know if genetics plays a role in both addiction and mental illness? Just take a glance at my family tree. MORE
By Amy Dresner
I’ve been going to rehab for the past 15 years. But this is my last one—I hope. MORE
By Amy Dresner
Treatments for borderline personality disorder and alcoholism are similar. But dealing with one doesn't fix the other. MORE
By Amy Dresner
I’ve been called self-indulgent, crazy, angry and outrageous for writing and talking about my addiction and mental illness. But there's a method to the madness. MORE
By Amy Dresner
I’ve relapsed more times than I can count. While it hasn’t been easy, it's at least taught me that what other people think really is none of my business. MORE
By Amy Dresner
Conventional wisdom dictates that the sexes should stick together when it comes to sponsorship. What happens if I’d rather do it with a guy? MORE
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