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Many people think that alcoholism and alcohol addiction are characterized by drinking heavily to...
Read MoreHow Do I Talk to My Child About Alcohol?
Have you had “the talk” with your kids yet? No, not the birds and the bees talk. The other...
Read MoreDid the Idea of Giving up Alcohol for Lent Scare You?
Lent is a season in which many people pick a habit that they try to give up for 40 days…just in...
Read MoreCreativity, Mindfulness and Recovery
Living a full life in recovery from addiction can have many moving parts but the ability to be...
Read MoreAre My Kids at Risk?
Parents always worry about their kids. How they will do in school, who their friends will be, what...
Read MoreAm I a “Binge” Drinker?
Many people do not feel that they have an alcohol use disorder because they only drink on weekends,...
Read MoreEnforcing Your Own Travel Ban: Tips for Alcohol and Drug Recovery
It's hard to pay attention to the news and not hear about the “travel ban.” It's everywhere – TV,...
Read MoreThe Addiction Cycle Part III: Preoccupation/Anticipation Stage
The previous blogs in this series explored Binge / Intoxication and Withdrawal / Negative Affect,...
Read MoreOpioid Addiction: New SAMHSA Interactive Recovery Tool
When you’re suffering from a substance use disorder, making the decision to get help is often...
Read MoreThe Addiction Cycle Part II: Withdrawal/Negative Effect Stage
In part one of this series we introduced the three stage “Addiction Cycle” which includes...
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