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I am the author of From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction. I also write opinion pieces and essays, such as for The Wall Street Journal and LA Times. I am a Director for She Recovers Foundation and LifeRing Secular Recovery. I am on the Advisory Council for the Hyer Calling Foundation. I am a retired judge and attorney. I currently am a speaker, advocate, trainer, and author. And I have been sober since 1/13/94.
Substance use disorder/addiction
Trauma, including the relationship to addiction
Mental health, particularly anxiety and PTSD
Recovery from all this, including core ideas I used
Treatment options for addiction
Guidance for friends and family of those with an addiction
Multiple pathways to recovery, including secular options
Building an individual plan for your recovery
Policy issues related to drugs
Drug decriminalization
Harm reduction
The overdose crisis
Particular issues facing women in recovery
Open recovery and reducing stigma
Overcoming adversity
Becoming your true self
How did you go from shooting methamphetamine at 17 to being appointed a federal judge?
What do you mean when you say you built an individual recovery plan?
What is the difference between faith-based recovery and secular recovery?
Do women benefit from having recovery programs just for them?
What is the difference between a criminal approach to drug use and a public health approach?
How can friends and family assist those struggling with drugs?
Why did you call your memoir From Junkie to Judge?
Can you explain the overdose crisis?
What is the relationship between trauma and addiction?
What is harm reduction?
I have appeared on television, radio, and on a number of podcasts. Examples are on my website (junkietojudge.com).
Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, and related groups, plus website and its contact list. Also, shows I’ve appeared on get more traction because of the “From Junkie to Judge” title.