May 18, 2021

A Story of Addiction StigmaYears ago, my then girlfriend and I were invited to a dinner party with four other couples. As we sat down to dinner, everyone was making chit-chat or catching up on the latest events in their respective families. As things quieted down, a woman named Deb called across the table and Continue Reading

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May 11, 2021

MAT for AlcoholWith all the innovations in modern treatment, it can be easy to think there is a pill to stop drinking alcohol. Sadly, getting sober from alcohol isn’t as easy as taking medicine. In addition to medication, behavioral therapy is required for long-term sobriety, as well as support from family and community groups like Continue Reading

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April 26, 2021

Trauma is a sensitive topic and can be tricky to talk about. However, one in three women worldwide experience some form of sexual assault. For many, the traumatic experience typically leads to self-medicating with alcohol or drugs to hide the pain. Sexual assault trauma is characterized as rape, molestation, unwanted sexual touching, or any unwanted, non-consensual Continue Reading

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April 20, 2021

Exiting the safety of an addiction treatment center is stressful. While you will surely feel better than  when you arrived, there are so many doubts about what to expect once you are back home with your family. Remember, the last time you were with them probably wasn’t so rosy! However, everything you discovered while you Continue Reading

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April 7, 2021

“How to assist an alcoholic” is a burning question that many families struggle to understand. You’ve observed them over time and, seen first-hand, the progressive disease of alcoholism. Truth be told, you have also seen the costs of their addiction to alcohol, such as divorce, job loss and deteriorating health. It is easy to feel Continue Reading

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