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Why Our Continuum of Care Helps Many Achieve Long-Term Sobriety

Going through detox and treatment for alcohol or drug abuse is an important first step on the road to recovery. It is, however, only the beginning of the sobriety journey. Once you complete formal treatment and return home, the reality of familiar people, places and things you associated with substance abuse comes crashing down. You need a safe harbor, a strong and supportive network to help you withstand the cravings and urges that are likely to surface, sometimes without warning and often with a vengeance.

May 12, 2017 No Comments

Clinical Treatment and Recovery Experiences

Sober Fun: How to Socialize Sober

Social functions are times to relax, enjoy friends and family and have fun. If you’re someone in addiction recovery, staying sober during these occasions may feel like a cloud hanging over the experience. There are ways to have sober fun at social functions, and this article outlines a few tips and tricks to have a good time without endangering your sobriety.

October 5, 2016 No Comments

Addiction

Quarterback Speaks About His Addiction to Opioid Painkillers

Opioid painkiller addiction among athletes, especially professional football players, is often an unfortunate reality for those who make their living by pushing their bodies to

July 31, 2016 No Comments

A worn baseball glove holding a ball on the grass, symbolizing Matt Bush’s off-field journey of redemption and recovery.

Addiction

Matt Bush is Working Hard to Redeem His Name

His teammates try their best to buffer him from the insults hurled in his direction. Less than a year out of the halfway house where he used to reside, it’s not uncommon for Texas Rangers relief pitcher Matt Bush to hear fans—strangers—shouting at him, bringing up the ugly incidents in his troubled past.

July 12, 2016 No Comments