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The holidays are rife with triggers. For many, they are indicative of jovial social events and spending time with family….

Join Us in Celebrating Recovery Month!

Posted on September 13, 2016
Category: Families, Lifestyle, Recovery

As summer winds to a close, September ushers in National Recovery Month —  a time designed to increase awareness and…

Lessons I learned from loving a drug addict

Posted on February 2, 2016
Category: Addiction, Blog, Families

(This story appeared on WCNC.com, Charlotte, NC) by Alicia Cook EDITOR’S NOTE: Alicia Cook, 29, lost her cousin to a…

By: James E. Groves, MD Original Source: www.huffingtonpost.com Yoga combines both exercise and mindfulness (the practice of “non-judgmental attention to…

In the field of addiction recovery, we encounter many new and challenging circumstances. After all, each of our patients carries…

This April marks Alcohol Awareness Month, an important time for us to reflect on the damage that alcohol abuse can cause…

How Many Drinkers Are Actually Alcoholics?

Posted on January 6, 2015
Category: Addiction, Families

We all know of someone who drinks a little too much and holiday times can shine a spotlight on such…

The Challenges of The Holidays

Posted on December 23, 2014

The holiday season presents particular challenges to those suffering from substance abuse and addiction. While it would be ideal for…

Many prospective patients, parents and loved ones of those addicted to substances such as alcohol or drugs often wonder about…

Does Harm Reduction Really Work?

Posted on July 29, 2014
Category: Addiction, Families

There is quite a bit of discussion surrounding harm reduction as it relates to drug abuse – the idea that…

Telling Your Story of Addiction

Posted on April 22, 2014
Category: Families

It is a significant decision whether or not to share your story in public. There is a stigma associated with…

Interventions have been popularized on television with several shows dedicated to showing the plight of the addict and how they…

What Families Need to Know

Posted on March 2, 2014
Category: Addiction, Families

The family dynamic plays an important and pivotal role in addiction and its treatment. Indeed, no treatment plan is complete…