Seasonal Nutrition in Recovery
By: Mikayla Owen As the holiday season approaches, it is important to remember that addiction recovery is a multifaceted journey that...
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- 4 days ago
- 3 min
The surprising relationship between smoking and eating
By: Alexandra Lesniak SMOKING INFLUENCES WHAT YOU EAT Scientists have recently discovered an interesting relationship between smoking...
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- 4 days ago
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Addiction is a complicated but treatable brain disorder
By: Marc Feinstein A NEW PARADIGM FOR ADDICTION Dr. Nora Volkow, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse at the National...
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- 4 days ago
- 2 min
Let's talk about designer clothing, handbags, and...drugs?
By: Anvitha Metpally WHAT ARE "DESIGNER DRUGS"? We often associate the word “designer” with articles of clothing and accessories....
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Addiction, family dynamics, and how we can heal
By: Hannah Wilding FAMILIES ARE AFFECTED BY ADDICTION TOO The effects of substance abuse on families, and on relationships as whole,...
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Music Therapy in Addiction Recovery
Guest Post by: Curtis Dean Thank you to Curtis Dean and Sage Music for sharing this great information about the benefits of music...
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- 4 days ago
- 2 min
Tips to Stay Sober During the Holidays
By: Natalie Tabor EAT, DON'T DRINK, AND BE MERRY! Though the holidays are wonderful, they can also be a difficult time, especially if...
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- 4 days ago
- 4 min
Looking for Motivation to Quit Smoking? -How about COVID-19?
By: Jamie Turner, BS, BSW and Julia C. Basso, PhD As we write this, the coronavirus or the COVID-19 disease continues to spread...
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- 4 days ago
- 4 min
The Role of Grief in Addiction Recovery
By: Michele King GRIEF IS NOT LIMITED TO DEATH It is common to think of grief as something that only happens after losing a loved one,...
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- 4 days ago
- 2 min
Overcoming Substance Use: Can Animals Help In Addiction Treatment?
By: Kelsey Stamborski Prior research has shown that human-animal bonding can reduce anxiety, lower agitation, and improve overall health...
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- 4 days ago
- 5 min
Exercise in recovery (and in quarantine)
By: Michele King INCORPORATING EXERCISE INTO RECOVERY (DURING COVID-19) By now, many of us have been in quarantine for nearly four...
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- 4 days ago
- 5 min
Four Months and Something Days Into Sobriety
Guest Post By: Tsholo Shounyane A huge thank you to Tsholo Shounyane and the Sober Black Girls Club for sharing this moving and important...
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- 4 days ago
- 2 min
Reading for Growth and Beyond
By: Shreya Yedla Reading books for pleasure has shown results almost equivalent to that of meditation. Over the years, many researchers...
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- 4 days ago
- 3 min
How Your Favorite Tunes Can Help in Recovery
By: Shreya Yedla Music, a form of art, is described as a way to express emotions through harmonies and melodies. Music is proven not only...
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- 4 days ago
- 3 min
What is Recovery
By: Candice Dwyer and William Craft “We believe recovery is an inclusive process and we welcome you to register and participate in the...
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- 4 days ago
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Sober Ways for the Holidays
By: Mackenzie Wilcox “We believe recovery is an inclusive process and we welcome you to register and participate in the IQRR, regardless...
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- 4 days ago
- 2 min
Winter Tips for Success with Holiday Goals
By: Michele King and Mackenzie Wilcox Along with the cold weather, wintertime can bring a unique set of challenges for someone in...
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- 4 days ago
- 1 min
2022 New Years Resolutions
By: Cameron Hooten Is your New Year's resolution to stop using tobacco or alcohol? Continue reading to learn about the benefits of...
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- 4 days ago
- 4 min
Narrative Therapy in Addiction Recovery
By: Michele King Storytelling is a uniquely human and deeply important practice—it’s a means of connection and preservation, and it’s...
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- Nov 27
- 5 min
Understanding Drug Addiction Through a Sociological Perspective
By: Samantha Ward “The opposite of addiction isn’t just sobriety; it’s connection.” - Johann Hari What is sociology? Simply put, the...
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