Recovery Resources from the Wilkens Library

"“Take it like a man.” “Be competitive.” Stereotypes about manhood seriously challenge men's recovery from addiction. Hosted by Craig Nakken, this program helps viewers redefine what it means to be a man..."

"People find that almost every aspect of their life is uprooted and disrupted once they begin recovery, and these changes can be radical and far-reaching. Being well prepared during this transition dramatically increases the odds of a successful recovery. "

"A unique school's main entry requirement is that students must be addicts. This ABC News film introduces the lives of three students with three different addiction battles."

"For families, the pain of living with a loved one's addiction can lead to shame, secrecy, and isolation. This program is an encouraging and empowering video that lets families know they're not alone—and that recovery is possible. Teens, parents, and grandparents share stories of despair and hope, helplessness and optimism. Clinical insights from Stephanie Brown, Ph.D., help families progress through stages of recovery. "

"What gets in the way of recovery? For women, it's often unhealthy relationships, traumatic experiences, self-isolation, or even their attitudes about other women. In this video, women talk about how they keep their recovery strong—and what they have learned about trust, faith, action, and friendship along the way. Excellent discussion starter. Produced by Hazelden,"