It’s almost Valentine’s Day and love is in the air—Twitter love, that is. For our next Twitter chat, we’re once again teaming up with The Fix, this time to co-host a discussion about relationships and recovery. To join the conversation, log on to Twitter at 7P.M. EST on February 13, the evening before Valentine’s Day.

In his State of the State address last week, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie surprised many by outlining his plans to mandate treatment for non-violent drug offenders. “No life is disposable…every one of God’s creations can be redeemed,” Christie declared, to applause from Republicans and Democrats alike. “Everyone deserves a second chance.”

Last week, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed limiting liquor sales in an attempt to curb the city’s alcohol abuse problem. “This is insane,” one disgruntled drinker complained. But is it?

This year, we asked the entire Phoenix House family—alumni, clients, and staff—to share their New Year’s resolutions. We’ve compiled sampling of their hopes, goals, and dreams for 2012.

From veterans who return home addicted to painkillers to the 2.7 million children currently on medication for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, overmedication is invading all areas of health care in the United States. Medications are just one avenue we should offer to assist someone, and he or she should always be provided with adequate clinical and support services to help him or her achieve a better quality of life.