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The Present Moments Recovery Blog
321 articles on addiction, recovery, family healing, insurance, and what actually helps.
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Setting Goals in Recovery
Many people who are new to recovery want to start setting goals. It's exciting to come out of the fog...
Present Moments Hires new Executive Director Sandra Richardson, PHD-c, MFTI, LAADC
Professional with sterling clinical performance record, including working with wounded warriors and law enforcement agencies, has assumed the role of...
Is It Possible to Work While You're in Treatment for Addiction?
America is a country with what is now considered an addiction culture. While the stereotype of addiction is a homeless...
Five Common Dangers to People New to Recovery
Getting clean and sober is hard work, and every day is a day to celebrate if you don't use. But...
7 Ways to Say "No" to a Drink/Drug at a Party
As an earlier blog post mentioned, the holidays are upon us, and there will be a lot of celebrating which...
Anger and New to Recovery: A Dangerous Combination
Anger is a powerful emotion that can manifest itself in many ways. Often a person in recovery doesn't recognize the...
Three Ways to Start Thinking More Positively
Have you ever thought to yourself that you need to think more positively? Many people in recovery have an issue...
Four Ways to Cope With Stress During the Holidays
The holidays are always a bit stressful, aren't they? For many people in recovery, the holidays are more than stressful;...
Four Intense Emotions You Might Feel When You Get Clean
When you first get clean, there are a lot of things that your body and mind go through. Breaking free...
Can You Use FMLA for Addiction Treatment?
In the US, there is an addiction crisis. People from all walks of life need help with their substance use...
What Are the Most Addictive Drugs?
Addiction (also known as substance use disorder) is a devious and sometimes confusing disease. However, many signs and symptoms may...
Is Your Codependency Hurting Your Loved One In Recovery?
When a loved one is sick from addiction, it's often family and friends who come forward to seek help. Treatment...
All articles written by Mark Gladden, Co-Founder & CEO.
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