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  Being a teenager is hard enough when you have a strong support system, but not everyone does, a situation that is especially difficult for those dealing with teenage addiction. When the people in your life have let you down, hurt you,...

  For as long as I can remember, summer time has been a season of fun, sun, BBQ’s, and lots of idle time. Summer time also means school is out and kids are home from school. The “it” I am referring to is prescription drugs and alcohol....

The fear of relapse is a constant and real fear of mine. I fear that I will just give in and be over taken by the beast of addiction again. Part of that fear comes from the high value I have placed on my sobriety. Placing a value on my sobriety...

First of all, let me congratulate you on choosing to live! You have chosen to seek treatment for your addiction and that is a huge accomplishment. Sometimes treatment centers will require that the individual seeking treatment be sober/clean/detoxed...

  Dear Addiction, Saying goodbye to you seems like the hardest thing I’ll ever have to do. You’ve been around for quite some time now, and I thought you’d never leave. I remember when you first came into my life. I thought you would ease...

  Sometimes, getting into a treatment center doesn’t happen when you want it to. Oftentimes, there is a waiting list or your insurance or finances may present an obstacle to obtaining placement. Whatever the reason is, being unable to get...

Feelings of Uncertainty After Rehab Many people in recovery have been there. You’ve gone through a treatment program and completed it successfully—and then you relapsed. Or, you’ve had some success in using your newfound tools to stay clean,...

  If you’re like many people who recently completed an inpatient program at a drug treatment center, one of your top priorities after rehab will be finding a job. Rest assured that you’re not alone in your new job search. Diving back into...

  Are you taking part in an intervention for a loved one struggling with addiction? If so, your efforts should be commended. It takes courage and bravery to face someone whose addictive behaviors have caused you great pain or concern. The...

  If you’re like many who’ve resolved to make big changes in the new year, you might be worried about whether you can bring them to fruition. While staying on the course of a long-term objective can be challenging for plenty of people, a...