continuing the conversation

Sep 26, 20217 min

Tishrei and The Stages of Change

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

Jun 9, 20215 min

'Good Jewish Girls' Aren't Supposed to Have PTSD...

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

Jun 3, 20213 min

The Labels We Carry Through Life

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

May 13, 20216 min

Shavuot Lessons from Addiction Recovery

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

May 11, 20214 min

Recovery is Hard, but Addiction is Even Harder

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

Apr 21, 20214 min

Nobody is Beyond Repair: A Message of Hope from a Recovering Addict

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...

Apr 15, 20216 min

But...There's no Such Thing as a "Jewish Alcoholic!"

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

Apr 9, 20214 min

Someone I Know is Struggling with Substance Use: Now What?

“Around 46% of Americans have a close friend or family member who struggles with substance use or addiction. When we expand this to...

Apr 1, 20213 min

"Continue the Conversation": More Than Just a Catchphrase

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...

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