Clear Path Intervention

08/05/2025

August is Overdose Awareness Month 💜
For the past 5 years, I’ve taken time during this month to honor the lives lost to overdose. These weren’t just statistics these were mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, friends. People. People like me. People like you.

We remember them not just in grief, but in purpose.

We fight for the living because their stories matter.
We speak up because too many have lost their voice.
We advocate because harm reduction saves lives.
And we won’t stop until more are saved, not buried.

Let this purple ribbon remind you:
HOPE. FAITH. STRENGTH. LOVE.
That’s what we carry with us. That’s what we fight with.

To those still here you matter.
To those we’ve lost you’re not forgotten.
And to those who love someone struggling don’t give up.

08/03/2025

A friend wrote this last year after we lost a friend. It deserves a repost !

RIP- CAMERON

I put these words together to honor someone who, unfortunately, had so much pain they couldn’t face another day.
It is gut wrenching. It is an unfathomable pain and grief that no person should ever have to face alone…

I use my writing to help me grieve. Writing is my therapy.
So for what it’s worth- here’s my thoughts. ❤️✌🏻

We all saw you smile, but we missed the pain,
Behind your eyes, a storm remained.
You walked among us, but felt alone,
A silent battle, fought on your own.

In laughter’s echo, a hidden plea,
A burden carried invisibly.
You talked of dreams, of plans ahead,
Yet beneath it all, your spirit bled.

I wish we had known the words to say,
To help you fight another day,
In the quiet hours, when darkness creeps,
I hope you’ve found a place of peace.

In the labyrinth of thoughts, a storm takes flight,
Mental illness lurks in the absence of light.
A maze of echoes, where lost voices roam,
Seeking solace in a mind that’s far from home.

Now I speak, to break the chain,
To let others know they’re not alone in pain,
Together we stand, in light and grace,
To hold each other in a warm embrace.

If you’re out there, feeling lost,
Know your life is worth the cost,
Reach for help, speak your truth,
For every heart deserves its proof.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for support. You’re not alone.
Do NOT be ashamed. And do not ever think you have to suffer alone.

07/20/2025

07/20/2025

Two Years Later: Was I Right About Psychedelics?

In 2023, I was quoted in the Wall Street Journal on the rising use of psychedelics in Silicon Valley. I cautioned:

“There’s no guarantee you’re going to be the one who gets that positive outcome on your own.”

Two years later, I feel my quote still rings true, and perhaps louder than ever.

Since then, I’ve watched ketamine use expand from refractory depression to a myriad of off label applications. While there are promising breakthroughs, there are also serious risks, especially for people with complex trauma and dissociation.

As a trauma therapist, I’ve seen what happens when someone bypasses the inner architecture of their defenses in favor of a shortcut without preparation.

📖 In this new post, I reflect on:

• What’s changed since the article came out

• The rise of ketamine clinics and unsupervised trips

• Why “set and setting” isn't enough for complex trauma

• What real integration looks like

• Where I still stand ethically and clinically

🔗 Read the blog:

“Two Years Later: Is What I Told the WSJ About Psychedelics Still True?”

🔗 in comments

If this topic matters to you, whether you’re a therapist, explorer, or skeptic, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Alex Penrod, MS, LPC, LCDC
EMDR Therapist | Founder, Neuro Nuance Therapy and EMDR, PLLC | Austin, TX

P.S. I am aware ketamine is not a classical psychedelic

07/04/2025

🇺🇸✨ This Fourth of July, as we celebrate independence and freedom, at Clear Path Intervention, we honor the courage it takes for families to seek help and support their loved ones on the journey to recovery.

Every step toward healing is a step toward a brighter future. If your family is facing challenges with substance use or mental health, remember you're not alone — we're here to guide you every step of the way.

Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and hopeful Independence Day! 🎆💙

07/04/2025

This is a GREAT resource in my home town of Jackson, Ms. Miss my people there sometimes!

07/02/2025

IF WE RECOVER LOUDER, LESS WILL DIE QUIETLY!❤️‍🩹

06/24/2025

Always💕

06/15/2025

🌟 Happy Father’s Day from Clear Path Intervention! 🌟

Today, we celebrate the strength, love, and resilience of fathers and father figures everywhere. At Clear Path Intervention, our mission is to support individuals and families on their journey to recovery from substance use disorder — because every family deserves a clear path to healing and hope.

To all the incredible dads who are navigating their own recovery or standing by loved ones — you inspire us every day. Thank you for your courage, perseverance, and love.

Here’s to new beginnings, stronger families, and brighter futures. 💙