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No Two Addictions Are the Same

By David B. Bohl  Snowflakes


Originally published on his website, David B. Bohl, on February 4, 2019


Addictions, like snowflakes, have one thing in common – they are all absolutely unique.

The intricacies of a snowflake pattern can be an easy metaphor for the intricacies of human experience when it comes to trauma, addiction, resilience, success or failure. What makes one person reach for alcohol to deal with her social anxiety makes another person become a public speaker to conquer that fear.

Former NFL Player Ryan Leaf Gives Speech on Substance Abuse

Leaf appeared at C.M. Russell High School in Great Falls for the first time in more than 20 years

GREAT FALLS – Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf returned to his Montana hometown and delivered a speech about dealing with mental health and substance abuse, a report said.
Leaf appeared Thursday at C.M. Russell High School in Great Falls for the first time in more than 20 years, The Great Falls Tribune reported Friday.
In a speech titled, “Lying to Myself,” Leaf discussed his football career as a star at Washington State University, Heisman Trophy finalist and second-overall pick in the 1998 NFL draft by the San Diego Chargers.

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