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Posts by rkaufman

Let in the Light: Seasonal Affective Disorder and Substance Abuse
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Let in the Light: Seasonal Affective Disorder and Substance Abuse

By on Jan 3, 2018 in Addiction, Blog

Last week I walked out of work at seven o’clock p.m. and my heart sank. I had forgotten that the sun goes down earlier this time of year. I work in a building almost entirely without windows, and when I get out of work late, it means that I barely see the sun at all. As I walked out into a cold, dark, grey landscape I thought, “How am I ever going to get through...

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How to Survive the Holidays in Recovery
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How to Survive the Holidays in Recovery

By on Dec 15, 2017 in Blog, Recovery

Situation one: You’re at a work party, and it’s awkward. Your boss is making forced jokes and everyone is fake laughing. Coworkers take big gulps of their spiked punch hoping it will loosen the tension. You desperately want a drink. Situation two: You’re stressing out. You’re back in your hometown for the first time in a long time, and you don’t feel like yourself....

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Sexual Assault and Addiction
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Sexual Assault and Addiction

By on Nov 29, 2017 in Addiction, Blog

The #MeToo movement has recently taken social media by storm. Thousands of women posted #MeToo and brought their experiences of sexual assault into the light, making the statistics about sexual assault more personal. The aim is to bring awareness that the vast majority of women—of all races, ages, looks, socio-economic backgrounds—have been sexually assaulted. The...

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Barriers to Successful Long-Term Recovery
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Barriers to Successful Long-Term Recovery

By on Nov 2, 2017 in Blog, Recovery

When thinking about giving up a substance, most people consider the difficulties of entering a rehabilitation center, withdrawal, and problems associated with the first few weeks and months. A Life-Long Process Many don’t think down the road about how they will handle recovery in five or ten years. And yet, recovery is a life-long process. We often talk about...

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