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Are You Afraid of Getting Sober?

March 15, 2018

Using drugs or alcohol on a daily basis is not just a habit; it’s a lifestyle. Imagining life without the…

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The Importance of Sleep in Recovery

February 26, 2018

Besides eating healthy and exercise, there’s one piece of advice doctors always give their patients. Get plenty of quality sleep….

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Fentanyl: An Open Letter to Grandma

February 12, 2018

  Dear Grandma, A few months ago, we circled up in your living room and talked about the opioid epidemic….

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Recovery Takes Guts: Good Nutrition for Addiction Recovery

February 5, 2018

Addiction is a health crisis. Physical health, mental health, societal health—you name it, addiction harms it. But what about nutritional…

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How to Deal with Insomnia During Recovery

January 31, 2018

If you’re anything like me, you live in fear of tossing and turning while trying to fall asleep. Insomnia can…

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6 Things a Doctor Wants You to Know About Addiction Recovery

January 23, 2018

There are professionals who work every day with people in recovery. They see the same patterns, the same pitfalls, and…

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Mom’s ‘Little Problem’: How to Handle Parents with Addiction

January 12, 2018

Older adults are rarely presented as the image of substance abuse. Nevertheless, this group confronts unique risks when it comes…

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Let in the Light: Seasonal Affective Disorder and Substance Abuse

January 3, 2018

Last week I walked out of work at seven o’clock p.m. and my heart sank. I had forgotten that the…

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How to Survive the Holidays in Recovery

December 15, 2017

Situation one: You’re at a work party, and it’s awkward. Your boss is making forced jokes and everyone is fake…

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Sexual Assault and Addiction

November 29, 2017

The #MeToo movement has recently taken social media by storm. Thousands of women posted #MeToo and brought their experiences of…

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