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OP-ED: One day at a time—my battle with addiction

Grant Savage, Contributing Writer May 18, 2023
During this time, my mother and I learned a lot about our relationship. Not only was I abusing drugs, but I was also stealing and lying to her. Shortly before Cumberland Heights, she figured out that I withdrew $2,000 from her account. Law enforcement suggested filing charges against me, which she seriously considered. No charges were brought upon me but a 60-day stint in jail, courtesy of my mother, proved her point. These were topics talked about out loud during family week amongst all of the other participants. Learning about everyone else’s struggles with addiction helped shape my thinking for the rest of my stay at Cumberland Heights.
Advice from Sally Seahawk

Advice from Sally Seahawk

Sally Seahawk, Staff Writer February 28, 2018

I am a second semester sophomore. Is it too late to change my major?  It’s never too late to change your major. As soon as you realize that you are not enjoying a majority of the classes that you...

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