The holidays are rife with triggers. For many, they are indicative of jovial social events and spending time with family….
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Keep Calm and Carry On: Helpful Reminders for Managing Holiday Stress
As summer winds to a close, September ushers in National Recovery Month — a time designed to increase awareness and…
(This story appeared on WCNC.com, Charlotte, NC) by Alicia Cook EDITOR’S NOTE: Alicia Cook, 29, lost her cousin to a…
5 Ways Yoga and Mindfulness Can Help Fight Addictions
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…
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
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…
There is quite a bit of discussion surrounding harm reduction as it relates to drug abuse – the idea that…
Telling Your Story of Addiction
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…
The family dynamic plays an important and pivotal role in addiction and its treatment. Indeed, no treatment plan is complete…