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Gratitude Changes Everything
A Grateful Heart is a Miracle Magnet. Gratitude is a powerful, positive emotion that involves being thankful and appreciative and is...
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Dec 6, 20236 min read
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Effects of Alcoholism on the Family
How Alcohol Use Affects Our Loved Ones Too People who have an alcohol addiction continue to engage in compulsive behaviors despite...
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Nov 29, 20235 min read
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Thanksgiving - A Sober Holiday
Thanksgiving can be a difficult time for those in recovery, as many holidays can be. During these times, each person in recovery will...
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Nov 15, 20234 min read
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FIRST-YEAR RECOVERY CHALLENGES
It’s not only Abstinence When people start thinking about quitting drugs and alcohol, they often imagine that recovery is only about...
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Nov 9, 20234 min read
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Substance Use Disorders and Mental Illnesses
The high prevalence of comorbidity between substance use disorders and other mental illnesses does not necessarily mean that one caused...
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Nov 1, 20236 min read
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Prescription Medicine Abuse: What’s Happening and Why
The misuse and abuse of prescription medicine have helped drive the current addiction epidemic, with problematic behavior often beginning...
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Oct 25, 20233 min read
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Are You Addicted to Alcohol?
Denial is common for many living with addiction, but behavioral red flags don’t lie. It’s just a few drinks, right? Nothing to be...
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Oct 18, 20233 min read
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Linking Childhood Trauma and Substance Abuse
The link between trauma and increased risk for substance use disorders has been documented in research for many years. People with a...
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Oct 11, 20234 min read
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ADHD and Substance Abuse
Why teens with the disorder are at higher risk for addiction We know that one of the long-term effects of ADHD is a heightened risk for...
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Oct 3, 20234 min read
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How Anxiety and Alcohol Affect Each Other
Alcohol can trigger or worsen anxiety. If you or someone you love is experiencing alcohol-related anxiety, there are ways to cope....
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Sep 27, 20234 min read
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Help Your Teen Avoid Drugs
The teen brain is in the process of maturing. In general, it's more focused on rewards and taking risks than the adult brain. At the same...
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Sep 19, 20236 min read
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Why Addiction Is a Chronic Brain Disease
Addiction is a chronic brain disease that's more about the brain's neurology than the outward manifestations of behavioral problems and...
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Sep 12, 20233 min read
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Adolescent Depression…Is it a Phase or a Problem?
Although most people think of depression as an adult illness, children and adolescents can develop depression as well. Unfortunately,...
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Aug 29, 20235 min read
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Mental Health Disorders and Teen Substance Use
When teenagers are struggling with emotional problems, they often turn to alcohol or drug use to help them manage painful or difficult...
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Aug 21, 20236 min read
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Recognizing Symptoms of Depression in Teenagers
Your child might be more than moody Since adolescents are often moody, it can be challenging to recognize when your child has become...
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Aug 15, 20233 min read
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How Alcohol Misuse Affects Family Members
Addiction is a chronic, brain-based disorder that involves brain chemistry, the environment, life experiences, and genetics. People with...
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Aug 8, 20235 min read
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Addiction and the Power of Denial
Acceptance is vital to accepting and understanding reality, making changes, and planning for the future. When we are in a content state,...
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Jul 31, 20233 min read
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How to Help Your Teen Avoid Drugs
Teen drug abuse can have a significant impact on your child's life. Find out how to help your teen make healthy choices & avoid using drugs.
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Jul 25, 20236 min read
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What Is the Role of Family in Addiction Recovery?
The role of the family in addiction recovery is both significant and broad. For many in recovery, family support is critical to achieving...
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Jul 19, 20234 min read
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Teen Drug Abuse: Help Your Teen Avoid Drugs
Teen drug abuse can have a significant impact on your child's life. Find out how to help your teen make healthy choices & avoid using drugs.
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Jun 29, 20236 min read
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