Monte was only 26 when he died. He was way too young, but ten years of addiction to alcohol and pills took their toll, and that fateful night, he lost his mind. His girlfriend’s father had called the cops on him, leading to a high-speed chase all over two counties....

From time to time, I find it helpful to take an inventory to see where I am on my recovery journey. If I’ve learned anything at all it is that recovery—and life—requires continuous action, and although I have routines in place, sometimes I need to sit back and take in...