Do You Know the Dangers of Vaping?
This is a guest post by Matt Boyle on the dangers of vaping. Electronic cigarettes are becoming more and more prevalent in the United States. […]
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32 Terrific Podcasts That Support Recovery
Podcasts have exploded in recent years. There are shows on many different topics. As I was doing research on which shows to include in this
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How Labels Bring More Stigma and Shame to Addiction
Are wondering if you should call your child an addict or alcoholic? Would it help you to understand the negative connotation of labels? For many
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The Story Behind the Canadian Cocaine Addiction Problem
This is a guest post by Tristan Elliott, who shares statistics and information about cocaine addiction in Canada. Stunning, or should we say not-so-stunning, studies
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Tragedy and Resilience After a Drunk Driving Accident
Drunk driving is still the number #1 cause of death on our roadways. According to the CDC, “Every day, 29 people in the United States
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12 Tips For Parents to Consider
Often parents want tips on what to do when their child is struggling with substance use. I wish there was an easy answer. Unfortunately, this
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3 Ways to Help Your Child Regain Their Self-Confidence
What I hear so often is that our teens and young adults lack confidence in themselves. The dictionary defines confidence as having a feeling of
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How Bipolar Disorder Can Impact Your Life
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, “Sixty-one percent of individuals with bipolar illness also have a substance abuse disorder.” The Partnership for Drug-Free
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Is it really “Just Marijuana?”
Are you concerned about your teen’s marijuana use? Do you worry that their marijuana use will interfere with their life? Many people say, “I don’t
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5 Ways to Find Peace and Joy in 2019
It’s hard to believe that 2018 is coming to a close. The year has gone by quickly and yet so much has taken place.
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How to Get Sober and Stoked
This is a guest post by Eugene Stiltner, Co-Founder of “Sober and Stoked”. If you are reading this, odds are that you’re in the middle of one
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What is the Effect of Alcohol On Our Health?
This is a guest post by Matthew Boyle. Most people accept that drinking is not a healthy activity and that binge drinking is potentially life-threatening. Few
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The Benefits of Journaling Through the Holidays and After
This is a guest post by Tracy Winchell. ‘Tis the holiday season. That time of year when it feels like our schedules and maybe even our
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How New Options Can Help Teens Get the Treatment They Need
I’m excited to welcome Kali Lux, from Workit Health. Kali shares a new innovative way to provide treatment to our teens and young adults. We’re
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How Allies in Recovery is Helping Families Change
I’m pleased this week to bring Dominique Simon-Levine to the blog. Dominique is the founder of Allies in Recovery, an online support website for families.
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