If 2020 was your jam, we salute you. For most of us, though, it was a rough year. Careers, health, relationships, security—so many things felt as though they hung in the balance or maybe even slipped away. As a result, many people found themselves moving from recovery into a relapse. And it’s no surprise, really. As you’ll…
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Teenagers are both a mystery and a marvel. If you have one, you know this. And simply questioning whether teen addiction treatment is something your family needs can be scary in and of itself. You remember being a teenage and having so much going on at once. Pressures, desires and fears are coming at…
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The idea of sending your teen off to residential treatment can be harrowing. You may have a lot of questions about what to expect. Addiction treatment is a big change from regular life. But you and your teen have so much to gain. Here’s more about what your teen’s day will be like, how…
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Living in limbo. That’s where you’re at now—floating around between the not-knowing and the knowing. Perhaps your loved one struggles with substance abuse but perhaps, with fingers-crossed, not. There’s comfort to be found in the in-between, in the not knowing. But there’s purpose to be found in discovery. After all, if your family…
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Overcoming addiction is a tough—but totally doable—goal made all the more possible with supportive companions. Yes, we’re talking about family! Continued healing and growth are up to the person working through addiction, but no one can do either of those things without the help of others. Family support plays a huge role in…
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There are some tasks we can write on a to-do list and check off for good. Grab milk on the way home. Fix that leaky pipe. Turn in some paperwork. Others require daily upkeep. (I’m looking at you, dishes). Overcoming addiction is no different. Working to rid your life of drugs or alcohol means committing…
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There’s a truth we need you to hear: Overcoming addiction is possible. A difficult endeavor? Yes. A lifelong commitment? Absolutely. Impossible? Not at all. Whether for yourself or someone you love, we ask you to take the next 10 minutes and set aside any preconceived notions about the stronghold of addiction. Turn off the voice…
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Overcoming addiction sounds like a worthwhile goal, but it’s an outdated viewpoint. Addiction isn’t a condition that can be cured or fixed like a broken bone. Instead, it’s a long-term condition that needs care and attention. Ups and downs are normal, and each person’s recovery journey is unique. While it’s not easy to go…
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When a person who struggles with addiction chooses to enter drug detox, the body and the brain take notice. They stand up and say, “Hey, where’s that substance we so desperately rely on?” That’s because withdrawal shocks the system. Your brain and body will fight to maintain the status quo while you work to return…
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You’re here because you want things to change. You’re reading this because there’s a small part of you that feels ready. You’re open to the idea because you know that on the other side of drug detox lies hope, joy and a future full of potential. And maybe, just maybe, you’ve come to us because…
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