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321 articles on addiction, recovery, family healing, insurance, and what actually helps.

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Reducing the Stigma of Addiction & Recovery
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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...

Mark GladdenAugust 30, 2018
Are You An Enabler? There's Hope
Recovery3 min read

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...

Mark GladdenAugust 23, 2018
Coping with Triggers in Recovery
Recovery3 min read

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...

Mark GladdenAugust 1, 2018
Breaking Through Denial
Recovery2 min read

Breaking Through Denial

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

Mark GladdenJuly 23, 2018
Is Your Loved One Struggling with Addiction? Telltale Signs
Recovery3 min read

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...

Mark GladdenJuly 9, 2018
Mindfulness as a Recovery Tool
Recovery2 min read

Mindfulness as a Recovery Tool

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

Mark GladdenJune 25, 2018
Self-Esteem, Addiction and Recovery
Recovery2 min read

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.

Mark GladdenJune 18, 2018
Would your Dad Do this? I will....
Recovery4 min read

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...

Mark GladdenJune 17, 2018
What is Life Like When You Come Home from Drug Treatment?
Recovery2 min read

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...

Mark GladdenJune 11, 2018
3 Great Ways to Support the Recovering Person in Your Life
Recovery3 min read

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...

Mark GladdenJune 6, 2018
Drug Treatment is not just for Children, HELP OUR PARENTs
San Diego3 min read

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...

Mark GladdenApril 29, 2018
Our family Members in Long Term Recovery are Worth the Investment
San Diego10 min read

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...

Mark GladdenApril 13, 2018

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