Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA) has been making a profound impact on addicts who are unable to attend traditional meetings by bringing the fellowship to them through Hospitals and Institutions. These committees around the country organize meetings in rehabs, sober living homes, hospitals, and jails, ensuring that those who need support receive it. We spoke with … Continue reading “H&I Around the United States”
By James Ca. Growing up in the 80s and 90s was a fun and carefree time, but my life changed forever when my parents got divorced when I was 11. My mom walked away from me, and I was left feeling scared, anxious, and alone. I fell into a deep depression, lost my friends, and … Continue reading “Service saved my life in recovery”
Welcome, Chris! Could you introduce yourself and share your role with the Pen Pal Program? Hello, I am Chris C., a crystal meth addict from San Jose, CA. For over two years, I’ve served as the PenPal Matchmaker. I am very excited to be working with two new Matchmakers, Cortlen Y, and Anthony R, who … Continue reading “Prison Pen-pal Project: An Interview with Christopher C”
By Freddie C. Around 2012, the Literature Committee was approached by the Hospitals & Institutions Committee to collaborate on a project aimed at bringing literature to individuals who are incarcerated. The hope was to encourage members of CMA to share their stories about being in jail or prison and how recovery played a crucial role … Continue reading “A SOBER CELL: From the Inside Looking Out”
By Dale G. Nine months into a two-year sentence at the California Institute for Men in Chino, I was sober—not by choice, but by circumstance. My hope for the future was as hazy as the fog that rolled in each night. Then I heard a rumor: the AA meetings had coffee. I didn’t know what … Continue reading “Finding hope behind bars: My experience with an H&I panel in prison”