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.
Killing them softly: Addiction is the silent killer of the autistic and neurodivergent community
David Gray-Hammond
March 1, 2020
“We live in a world where both neurodivergent behaviours and addiction are seen as a moral failing. This makes opening up next-to-impossible without significant risk of negative repercussions.”
‘Fitting in’ and Other Issues with Being an Autistic Addict in Recovery
David Gray-Hammond
February 21, 2020
When you’re autistic, it’s easy to begin to lean on alcohol or drugs to help buffer the sensory and social anxiety of group outings. David Gray-Hammond on being autistic and a recovered addict.
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.
