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Dec 1, 2025
It’s a familiar December scene: your kids pile into the car after their school concert, still humming songs and clutching sticky crafts. Or maybe you’re…
Nov 20, 2025
Why the End of the Year Is Often the Most Affordable Time to…
When you or someone you love needs addiction treatment, cost can feel overwhelming. Many individuals and their families delay seeking help because they’re worried about insurance,…
Nov 14, 2025
Six Tips for Supporting a Loved One in Treatment During the …
When you have a loved one in treatment for addiction or mental illness during the holidays, the season can feel heavy. You might feel guilt,…
Nov 9, 2025
What Is Pre-Addiction vs Addiction? Early Intervention, Prev…
Sarah’s 17-year-old son started coming home with bloodshot eyes more frequently. His grades hadn’t dropped yet, and he still made it to family dinners most…
May 2, 2025
What Is Relapse and What Is It Not?
Relapse is often seen as a step backward in addiction recovery, but it doesn’t erase the progress someone has made. For both those in recovery…
Apr 23, 2025
Contingency Management in Addiction Treatment: Principles, B…
Addiction treatment has evolved significantly over the years, with innovative behavioral therapies offering new solutions to individuals and their families looking to achieve recovery. Among…
Apr 22, 2025
5 Helpful Tips on How to Overcome Social Anxiety Without Alc…
How to Overcome Social Anxiety Without AlcoholSocial anxietyis one of the most common mental health challenges in the United States—affecting over 15 million adults every…
Apr 16, 2025
Spring Renewal: Coming Out of Darkness Days
Recovery is a journey of healing and restoration following periods of disruptive challenges, whether from substance use disorders (addictions), mental health conditions, trauma, or other…
Apr 7, 2025
Your loved one wants to leave rehab early: Now what?
Whether your loved one is currently in treatment or will be shortly, there is always the fear that they will want to leave early. Staying…
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