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    The Recovery Journey After a Partial Hospitalization Program

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    More than half of all adults struggling with mental health challenges do not seek the treatment they need. One of the main reasons for [...]

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    When is Partial Hospitalization Right for Me?

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    There are countless (at the very least, tens of millions) people who need mental health and substance abuse treatment, but less than a fraction [...]

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    Understanding Partial Hospitalization Programs

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    When you first start to look into treatment options for substance use and/or mental health, it can be difficult to know how to proceed [...]

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    Goals to Maintain Your Recovery in the New Year

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    Certain habits and lifestyle changes are noble goals that support and sustain recovery from addiction.  The New Year brings much chatter about resolutions, habits, [...]

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    Staying Sober During the Holidays: A Guide for People in Midlife

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    Midlife crisis is a very real thing, but have you heard of midlife addiction?  The development of an addiction in midlife is not always [...]

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    4 Practical Ways to Give Back to the Recovery Community During the Holidays

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    An act of kindness is still an act of kindness, no matter how small. Approaching the holidays while you’re still recovering from an addiction [...]

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    What Are the Holidays Like While Recovering in a Sober Living Home?

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    For a number of people, the holidays are time spent with family and friends, attending Christmas parties, exchanging gifts and baking old family recipes. For [...]

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    October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month, and this is a time to recognize the impact that trauma early in life can have for [...]

  • The Connection Between Substance Use and Domestic Violence

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    Domestic violence and substance use have long been connected; substance abuse is often present in those enacting violence on their loved ones, as well [...]

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    Addiction recovery is rarely convenient, simple, or easy, but there are various treatment modalities that can make the process easier. One of these modalities [...]

  • The Meaning of “Fully Recovered”

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    It’s likely you’ve heard the phrase, “once an addict, always an addict.” While it’s true that there is always the threat of relapse and [...]

  • Overdose in Midlife Adults

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    Drug overdoses are now the number one cause of accidental deaths in our country, and the numbers continue to rise with every year. Now [...]