Archive Author: Victory Center

The Value of Being Financially Self-Supporting in Recovery

March 22, 2017

For most people in addiction recovery, the word ‘dependency’ doesn’t just apply to the substance itself. Financial Support During Active…

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What are Psychoeducational Groups?

March 13, 2017

Addiction treatment programs, both inpatient and outpatient, utilize several different types of therapy to help individuals recover. Some common methods…

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How to Enjoy a Sober Mardi Gras

February 24, 2017

Mardi Gras is a celebration of overindulgence before the Lenten season. It’s a time for laughter, dancing, parades, food, family,…

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Why Is Continuing Care Planning Important to Recovery?

February 20, 2017

Recovering from an addiction doesn’t end when you leave rehab. Like other serious medical conditions, continuing care and an ongoing…

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Alcohol Abuse in College

February 14, 2017

After graduating high school, many students go on to universities to further pursue their educations. If there’s one theme besides…

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Local Addiction Professional Named Chairman of Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition

February 13, 2017

Victory’s Doug MacDiarmid Tapped as Coalition Chairman for 2017 At its January meeting, The Knowledge Effect nominated and elected Doug…

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The Importance of Gender-specific Recovery

February 2, 2017

Addiction is a disease that affects both men and women, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they experience the disease…

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An Introduction to Recovery for Professionals

January 24, 2017

Recent research suggests that approximately 10% of people in the United States suffer from some type of substance use problem….

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Life After Drug Addiction Rehab

January 20, 2017

A Personal Story Life after drug addiction rehab wasn’t as easy as I expected it to be. I was so…

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The Fight Against Addiction

January 12, 2017

The fight against addiction is both external and internal. Internally, the addicted person is waging war against themselves, wanting to…

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