Recovery
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Step Back & Embrace Recovery
For so long we had been so obsessively preoccupied with our son, trying to “fix” him, trying to save him,…
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Finding the Right Home for Recovery
Having a child with addiction issues is frightening, painful and bewildering. I think I can speak for all parents who…
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Gratitude – Not Just During the Holidays
Showing gratitude during the holidays is a time to cherish family and give thanks. It’s truly a wonderful time of…
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The Ethics of Drug and Alcohol Treatment
It’s no secret that the treatment industry is big business. Addiction is still on the rise, and there are countless…
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Where The Timeline of Addiction Recovery Goes Wrong
To sum it up quickly; treatment typically starts when an individual has decided that they’ve “had enough,” and even often…
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Recovery Is Not Only Possible But It Is A Reality
A year and a half ago our home was a very chaotic and sad place to live. Our son Peter…
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5 Reasons Young Adults Resist Structured Recovery Homes (And Why They Work)
Ironically, These Reasons Are Proven to Help Ensure Someone’s Success In our decades of experience, more often than not we’ve…
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Walking “The Path”
Mindfulness in Sobriety Mindfulness is a central tenet of sustained sobriety. This precept is echoed throughout the halls of treatment…
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Why Didn’t Recovery Last?
There’s No Quick Fix for Addiction Recovering from active addiction is not like taking your car to get maintenance. A…
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Los Angeles: One of The Best Cities for Sobriety
Getting Sober In L.A. When I first came to Los Angeles, I had no clue what I was in for.…
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Getting Sober in My 20’s
The thought of getting sober is a scary thought for any addict, at any age. For many, the lifestyle of…
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Interviewing Your Aftercare
Deciding on an aftercare program can be a daunting process, and over the past few weeks we’ve discussed some crucial…
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