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Signs that Your Depression Needs Professional Treatment
Sadness and feeling down are normal feelings everyone experiences from time to time. These feelings can last for several days, varying in intensity. Some people may describe these feelings as

There’s More than One Way to Meditate
Meditation is a centering, soothing way of connecting mind and body, reducing stress, and improving quality of life. Do you meditate? For a person in

What Kind of Treatment to Expect from an Intensive Outpatient Program
Seeking drug and alcohol treatment often means having an assessment to determine which type of care is best suited for you. For many people, living

Do I Need to Continue Therapy After Residential Addiction Treatment?
You’ve done it. You spent several weeks away from family and work to care for yourself in inpatient drug and alcohol treatment. You’re feeling proud

The Benefits of Creative Arts During Addiction Treatment
For many people in addiction treatment, creating art is an inspirational, motivational, and meaningful experience. Both creating and viewing art can be healing, teaching people

7 Ways to Reduce Trauma This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving can be a difficult time for those who are in recovery. How are you going to survive a Thanksgiving table that may include alcohol,

Want to Have an Easier Recovery? Alumni Coordinator Abby Lanesky Has Some Advice
Like a baby bird leaving its nest, life after inpatient rehabilitation for addiction might feel a bit awkward at first. Your new recovery feathers aren’t

The Importance of Forgiveness in Addiction Recovery
Addiction is a crippling disease impacting people in many ways. It hurts families, damages self-esteem, and can create ripples of pain throughout work and home.

Cocaine Addiction: What You Need to Know
In the United States, using cocaine as a recreational drug is illegal. It is classified by the federal government as a Schedule II controlled substance

5 Common Addiction Relapse Triggers and Warning Signs
During substance abuse treatment, you’ll learn about addiction triggers and the relapse risk they create. These triggers may be people, places, objects, moods, events–anything that