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How to Stay Strong in Your Recovery, Even If Your Loved Ones Don’t Support You
20 Sep 2019

Positive Thoughts Ward Off Insomnia

According to a new research study, it’s optimism, not counting sheep, that is the key to getting a good night’s sleep! Researchers from the University of Illinois found that the level of one’s optimism is linked to how well we sleep at night. In other words, the more silver linings...

Sunday Sermon: Seeking out Comfort
18 Sep 2019

Sunday Sermon: Seeking out Comfort

Sunday Sermon: Seeking out Comfort September 15, 2019 As people struggling with the disease of addiction, we have become incapable of sitting in discomfort and vulnerability. We cover these moments of our lives by seeking out comfort in a whole host of unhealthy habits, including using drugs and alcohol. This week’s...

Understanding How the Past Has Influenced Your Present: PTSD, Trauma and Addiction
17 Sep 2019

The Risks to Men’s Health From Excessive Alcohol Use

Studies show that men are more likely than women to drink excessively, but what constitutes excessive drinking? According to the Centers for Disease Control, excessive alcohol use includes heavy drinking, binge drinking and alcohol use by pregnant women and people younger than the minimum legal drinking age. Studies show that...

What Every Alumni Needs, Even After They’ve Completed Their Program
12 Sep 2019

Understanding The Addiction Process

There are a lot of misconceptions about addiction, with many people unable to understand how or why their loved ones become addicted to drugs. Historically it was believed that those who use drugs do so because of a lack of willpower or moral principle. Family members who believed this way...

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11 Sep 2019

How to Focus on Your Strengths to Build a Better Life

Life is full of challenges, ups, and downs, hills, and valleys. But research demonstrates that there are two main things you can do to actively manage your well-being. Sound too good to be true? Research shows that the power of positive thinking is absolutely good for your overall state of...

How Meditation Can Help You Release Anger and Fear
10 Sep 2019

The Role of Religion and Spirituality in Treatment

More so than ever before, religion and spirituality are playing a central role in the therapeutic process. Part of the reason for this trend is studies that show the significant influence that spirituality and religiosity have on everyday life. For example, one study indicated that 61% of Americans consider...

Music in Addiction Recovery
9 Sep 2019

The Power of Music in Addiction Recovery

Music is a powerful medium for people worldwide – it can transport us into long-forgotten memories, aid us in working through trauma, and inspire us to keep going when times get tough. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that this approach can contribute significantly to healing from addiction to...