Why Wait for “Dry January?”
It IS possible to enjoy yourself during the holidays without indulging in alcohol. Think how much better you’ll feel when you don’t have a hangover. The benefits are numerous: You’ll…
Read MoreIt’s Not All-or-Nothing: Damp January is a Back-up Plan
Like any New Year’s Resolution such as losing weight, spending less money, it usually doesn’t last. In fact, January 19 is the day most people are likely to give up…
Read MoreOctober is National Recovery Month!
Why do we have it? The public needs to be educated. Last year, there were over 107,000 overdose deaths in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control. …
Read MoreFounder of “Moms of Adult Addicts, Moms Thriving Together” Shares Tips During Nat’l Recovery Month
Pamela Evans, started a Facebook group called “Moms of Adult Addicts, Moms Thriving Together.” This group, formed in 2019, now has 11.4 K members. There is obviously a need for…
Read More“Honey works Better than Vinegar”: Contingency Management Programs in Recovery
If you’ve never heard of a contingency management program in out or in-patient treatment centers, it’s because it’s under utilized. It’s a behavior modification system in which rewards are contingent…
Read MoreNational Suicide Prevention Month and National Recovery Month (September)are Intertwined
The Corona Virus attacks more than your lungs. It invades your psyche. Will you have a job? Can you support yourself and/or family? Will you continue to be isolated? How…
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