Trauma Reminders and the Urge to Drink: What a New PTSD Study Shows
November 9, 2026
A song on the radio. A smell in a hallway. An anniversary date on the calendar. For people
A LITTLE HOPE GOES A LONG WAY
PROGRESS,
not perfection.
ONE DAY AT A TIME
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Real experience.
Meaningful perspective.
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A LIFE OF PURPOSE
“Your past doesn’t have to
define your next chapter.”
THE PERSON BEHIND HAPPY RECOVERY
My journey has taken me from addiction and incarceration to more than four decades of helping others find their way forward. Along the way, I’ve learned that real change starts with connection, honesty, and a little hope.
Happy Recovery is a space to share what I’ve learned, and to remind you that a meaningful, fulfilling life is possible.
A MOMENT TO REFLECT
A song on the radio. A smell in a hallway. An anniversary date on the calendar. For people
“But first of all we shall want sunlight; nothing much can grow in the dark. Meditation is our
“Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.” – St. Francis de Sales,
A NOTE FROM DR. DAN
Reflections on recovery, faith, and finding the good. A little encouragement for wherever life finds you.
With hope, Dr. Dan
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