International Conference of Secular AA Presentation: Trauma and Addiction
I had the honor of presenting at the 3rd biennial International Conference of Alcoholics Anonymous in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, last weekend. I spoke on
September 3, 2018
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Recasting the Narrative – At The Lake – Geneva Lakes Area Magazine
Recasting the Narrative – Author David B. Bohl discusses his life, memoir and the connection between adoption and addiction. In the Autumn 2018 issue of
August 29, 2018
It’s a Group Effort
What does it mean to belong? This is a question that’s always been on my mind—ever since I knew I was relinquished, ever since I
August 28, 2018
Stand by My Side
I’ve been really lucky to have a supportive partner throughout my journey of recovery, but I know that this is often not the case when
August 21, 2018
The Ignoramus Sapiens
I’ll just straight say it: I haven’t felt this angry in a long time. Recently, I met a mother of an adult adopted son who
August 13, 2018
The Connection Between Dislocation and Addiction
For as long as I’ve been immersing myself in the field of addiction and recovery, I’ve always had questions about what causes addiction. I’ve asked
August 7, 2018
The Language of Addiction
Language is one of the things that defines who we are. We are of some nationality, Immigrant or Refuge or Local, we are of certain
August 2, 2018
Male Adoptee Summit – September 7 – 9 – Adoption and Recovery
I am honored to be speaking about recovery, and what recovery looks like through an adoptee’s eyes, at the Male Adoptee Summit in September. https://www.maleadoptees.com/
July 31, 2018
AA Agnostica: Trauma and Addiction are Indisputably Linked
Originally posted on July 16, 2018 on David B. Bohl Parallel Universes I don’t know a lot of people with addiction whose stories don’t include the
July 30, 2018
Having FUN is Horrible
Living sober in this world obsessed with alcohol can seem is hard. After all, how do you “do” birthdays, weddings, work parties, national holidays, Christmas?
July 23, 2018
Trauma and Addiction are Indisputably Linked – Let’s Be Sure to Acknowledge That Fact
I don’t know a lot of people with addiction whose stories don’t include the kind of experiences that would raise the hair on your neck.
July 16, 2018
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies: Alumni Update
Alumnus Learns to Get Comfortable with Pushing Beyond His Comfort Zone – READ STORY HERE #addictionrecovery #addictionmedicine #addictionpsychiatry #addiction #alcoholism #mindfulness #substanceusedisorders #psychotherapy
July 12, 2018
It’s Good for You! No, Really. (Not Really!)
Oh, who doesn’t want to be fabulous, young and having the time of their life? Who doesn’t want amazing things happen to them—instant friendships, being
July 9, 2018
Happy Sober Independence Day!
Tomorrow is probably one of the most celebrated holidays of the year—the Fourth of July (Independence Day). For many of us, this holiday means family
July 3, 2018
There’s More to Recovery Than 12 Steps
For many of us, Alcoholics Anonymous (or any other 12-step program) is the first introduction to recovery. The text of the Big Book explains, “Alcoholics
July 2, 2018
Urban Milwaukee: What Do We Really Know About the Link Between Adoption & Trauma Later in Life?
Read the full article at Urban Milwaukee. Milwaukee author David B. Bohl, shares his own experiences from adoption and addiction to recovery and healing in
June 26, 2018
Newsflash: Parallel Universes Wins Addiction and Recovery Book Excellence Award
Parallel Universes: The Story of Rebirth has been recognized as a winner of the 2018 Book Excellence Awards Competition by Literary Excellence Incorporated, founder and
June 26, 2018
Oh My, Yes! – There is Life Beyond Recovery!
It wasn’t an easy road, and it took me some time to get to where I am now, but eventually I found a solid philosophy
June 19, 2018
University of South Florida magazine
University of South Florida, Class of 1982, has an author in its midst.
June 18, 2018
Addiction and Recovery: It’s About the Family
Becoming a parent, an uncle, or a grandparent is different for people with addiction than for those without it. This is because many of us
June 11, 2018
