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Reducing the Stigma of Addiction & Recovery
It is sometimes hard for friends and family to understand addiction. There are a lot of misconceptions about the nature...

Are You An Enabler? There's Hope
Are you an enabler? Addiction is a scary disease; it can cause your loved one to take risks they usually...

Coping with Triggers in Recovery
In treatment and recovery, you'll learn a lot about the science and psychology of a substance use disorder. People who...

Breaking Through Denial
Denial is one of the most frustrating symptoms of addiction. When you're addicted to a drug, there are many changes...

Is Your Loved One Struggling with Addiction? Telltale Signs
Addiction is a life-altering disease that can play tricks on both the afflicted and their loved ones. While it doesn't...

Mindfulness as a Recovery Tool
For people in all stages of recovery, mindfulness can be an important tool for coping with stress. Stress is...

Self-Esteem, Addiction and Recovery
Do you struggle with confidence and self-esteem? In early recovery, as well as throughout life, many people have this problem.

Would your Dad Do this? I will....
Thank you for the article Josh. It reminded me that when I was growing up in the 80's I don't...

What is Life Like When You Come Home from Drug Treatment?
Going to drug treatment is a life-changing event. When you first get there, you may be frightened and worried...

3 Great Ways to Support the Recovering Person in Your Life
So, you want to support the recovering person in your life, but you're probably not sure where to start...

Drug Treatment is not just for Children, HELP OUR PARENTs
It wasn't their fault, I thought it couldn't happen to my parents...could they be next? She hurt her hip last...

Our family Members in Long Term Recovery are Worth the Investment
I've amassed a great resume of the years since joining the military in 1986. This mass was not due...
All articles written by Mark Gladden, Co-Founder & CEO.
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