The Unexplored Link Between Autism and Substance Abuse
Ellie Rebarbar
November 24, 2021
Ellie Rebarbar looks at the link between autism and addiction and how addiction resources fail autistic people.
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The four words every addict needs to hear: “It’s not your fault”
David Gray-Hammond
May 24, 2020
David Gray-Hammond writes about the words he needed to hear as an active addict and sends a message: “It’s not your fault.”
On Autistics and Substance Use During Lockdown
David Gray-Hammond
April 30, 2020
If you’re finding lockdown and quarantine are contributing to an increase in your use of drugs, alcohol, or other unhealthy coping mechanisms, these steps might help you to find some healthier ways to navigate difficult times.
Autistic addiction advocacy: A lonely endeavour
David Gray-Hammond
December 31, 2019
No one is talking about autism and addiction, so recovering addict and autistic self-advocate David Gray-Hammond is leading the charge and starting the conversation.
Exploring the Intersection of Autism and Trauma
patrickmagpie
April 12, 2019
Editor’s note: this article contains mentions of domestic abuse and alcoholism. Please read at your own discretion. Every time I cry or even laugh, people
A Creative Take on Sensory Processing: Conclusion
patrickmagpie
November 4, 2018
If you haven’t already, click here to read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 of this series. I look back at all of this
