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Saying Goodbye to Alcohol
When alcohol controls our lives more than we do, it is time to say goodbye. When our health, relationships, work, legal...
Recovery During the Holidays in 2020
The holidays can be a difficult time to be sober. Traditional social gatherings often have an excess of alcohol and other...
Letting Outpatient Treatment for Addiction Work for You
When the subject of going into rehab for a substance use disorder is brought up, the typical thought process usually involves...
Why Opioid Addiction Is So Powerful
From prescription painkillers that are prescribed after injury or surgery, to fentanyl and heroin that are used recreationally, they all have...
Relapse: Having a Plan
No one plans to fail but those who fail to plan may not succeed. No matter how successful we may feel...
Why Stigma About Addiction Is Harmful
At some point in our lives, people have witnessed stigma about addiction. On television, in the movies, in the media, on...
What Is a Co-Occurring Disorder?
Life is rarely simple. Nothing about addiction is simple either. Actively using drugs or alcohol complicates our lives. Trying to recover...
Breaking the Familial Cycle of Substance Abuse
Substance abuse is a healthcare crisis in the United States. So many factors contribute to different people developing substance use disorder,...
Sharing Your Story for Recovery Month
This September is Recovery Month, which celebrates the achievements of those in recovery. The theme for this year is “Recovery Is...
How to Stop Drinking Alcohol
Maybe you’ve found yourself reaching for a drink without thinking about it. Or maybe you’ve started to drink when you feel...