What is kratom? Is it addictive? Is it legal? Can you overdose from it? Is it helping the #opioidepidemic or is it just another #opioid to add to the pile? For all your #kratom answers: bit.ly/2IGXsRW

No need to have it all figured out. At Recovery.com, you’re welcome exactly as you are.. on the hard days, the healing days, and the days you decide to try again. 💜 Messy is still progress. Starting over is still strength. You are safe here.

Rehabs.com The word "honest" keeps popping up in today's chat. Coincidence? I think not! 🤔#CADAChat

A3. No, not at all. It takes more work & tends to cause problems when things are kept inside. #CadaChat x.com/DrugAbuse/stat…

Q4: Why is there a stigma attached to the idea of being vulnerable? #CADAChat

Teaching my students that mental health is as important as physical health if not more 💖 #cadachat x.com/Rehabs/status/…

Q5: How does sharing your struggle with addiction help you connect to others in recovery? #CADAChat

A5: Sharing your story helps alleviate others fears of being vulnerable. If you share, then others will feel more comfortable sharing with you, helping you build your support system. It helps to know that you are not the only one struggling. #CADAchat

A5: Sharing your struggle and sharing your story is so important. There's a quote from Barry Lopez that I love so much: “Sometimes a person needs a story more than food to stay alive.” #CADAChat x.com/DrugAbuse/stat…

A5. We hardly feel human when struggling w/addiction & it's rare to be treated as human by those unable to understand. Sharing MY struggle helps me connect to those who can't connect to other stories of addiction/recovery they've heard. #Cadachat x.com/DrugAbuse/stat…

“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable." Brené Brown #CADAChat

Q7: How does vulnerability relate to other areas of life besides addiction and recovery? #CADAChat

DrugAbuse.com A7: I think being vulnerable let's people know that you're human. You FEEL things. And you are IN TOUCH with those feelings. You are not some phony baloney, and that's a wonderful thing. (First time typing "phony baloney" ever, I think!) #CADAChat

Q8: Thought leaders such as Brené Brown have transformed the way we think about vulnerability. How can you contribute? #CADAChat

A7: Vulnerability can go a long way to help with all relationships. When we understand where other people are coming from, it brings us closer and builds trust. Plus good emotional health translates into all areas of life! #CADAchat

A8: Be honest. Be transparent. Don't be afraid of what others might think. I think that's a huge problem in today's society. Be yourself. There's nobody else like you! 💜💜💜 #CADAChat

A8: We all have a responsibility to be more open. The more people are open to being vulnerable, the more we are able to address the stigma associated with it. Each of us can promote this positive narrative. #CADAchat

Hey, #CADAChat friends. We're going on a bit of a hiatus, but hope to return in the not-too-distant future. Thanks to everyone who has participated in our chats. We love the intelligent, educational conversation we have with you about #addiction and #recovery!

"Drug Testing: How Urine Samples Turn Into Big Business" goo.gl/79Qqct

Are you ready to get the help you need but don't have health insurance? Discover the many ways to access and pay for drug or alcohol rehab. #addiction #treatment #rehab youtube.com/watch?v=pmDL4V…