Category Archives: Recovery

Monday, June 5th, 2017

Drug Interventions – Do They Work?

An intervention is a professional-led meeting with the friends and family of a drug abuser. A drug intervention occurs when the addict’s loved ones wish to bring to attention...
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Monday, May 29th, 2017

Gateway to Addiction: A Look at Marijuana

For years, marijuana has been called a gateway drug for its perceived propensity to lead users into harder drug use. Rarely will you find a heroin addict who has...
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Monday, May 15th, 2017

Substance Abuse Prevention and Mental Health

This week, May 14-20, is National Prevention Week, which aims to raise public awareness of, and action around, substance abuse and mental health issues. This yearly observance educates both...
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Monday, May 8th, 2017

The Connection Between Mental Illness and Substance Abuse

May is Mental Health Awareness month, which focuses on the importance of taking care of our mental wellness. By evaluating both harmful and helpful habits in our...
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Monday, May 1st, 2017

Anxiety, Depression and Substance Abuse

It is no secret that life can be challenging at times. Work-related stress compounded with issues at home or other relational problems can often result in anxiety or depression....
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Monday, April 24th, 2017

Strategies for Sobriety Success

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, dedicated to shedding light on alcoholism, recovery, and support for both alcoholics and their families. Alcoholism is a chronic, progressive disease which can be...
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Thursday, March 30th, 2017

Choosing The Right Addiction Treatment Center

Finding the right addiction treatment center is essential while on the road to recovery. Whether you are searching for yourself or a loved one, the amount of information available...
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Monday, March 27th, 2017

The Importance of a Strong Support System in Addiction Recovery

There is a famous African proverb that says, “If you want to go quickly, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.” If you have made any...
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Monday, March 20th, 2017

Spring Renewal: A Time to Recover from Addiction

It is finally that time again—for the snow to melt, the daffodils to bloom, and leaves to return to the trees. After a long winter (and a few last...
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Monday, March 13th, 2017

Benefits of Quitting Smoking

Though it is common knowledge that smoking is harmful to your health and runs a high-risk of lung cancer, it remains an addiction many cannot shake. But the health...
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