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One Life Lost is One Too Many
As we wrap up Recovery Month, a mother shares her son's story of growth, struggle, and legacy. One life lost to addiction is one too many.

Lisa Daniels-Goldman
Sep 30, 20216 min read


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.

Devora Shabtai, LCSW & Ellie Forman, CPRS
Sep 26, 20217 min read


Addiction Recovery and Tisha B’Av: Lessons from the Frontlines of Pain
Devora Shabtai, LCSW and PhD candidate, shares some powerful Tisha B'Av lessons to be gleaned from those in addiction recovery.

Devora Shabtai
Jul 16, 20216 min read


'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.

Sarah Tedesco
Jun 9, 20215 min read


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.

Jourdan Stein
Jun 3, 20213 min read


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.
Devora Shabtai and Nate Nagelblatt
May 13, 20216 min read


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...

Jourdan Stein
Apr 21, 20214 min read


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...

Arnie Goldfein
Apr 15, 20216 min read


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...

Elana Forman
Apr 9, 20214 min read


"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...

Elana Forman
Apr 1, 20213 min read
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