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Jun 3, 2021
The challenge of finding the best inpatient drug rehab centerWhen you or a loved one is suffering from the disease of addiction, you want a…
May 18, 2021
Exploring Co-occurring Disorders During Mental Health Month
The Significance of Mental Health MonthMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, or more commonly, Mental Health Month (MHM).Founded by Mental Health America (MHA) in 1949,…
May 6, 2021
Helping Those Who Help Us: Treatment for First Responders an…
Celebrating First Responders and Military Service Members and VeteransAmong the many things that the month of May brings, it is a time we take to…
Apr 27, 2021
Myths Surrounding MAT for Opioid Addiction
Despite the evidence that medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is an effective method in treating opioid addiction, there are still stigmas and myths about MAT from policymakers…
Apr 20, 2021
Demystifying the Myths of Alcohol
Some Sobering Facts for Alcohol Awareness MonthIn observance of Alcohol Awareness Month, we have highlighted some of the major facts and statistics pertaining to alcohol…
Apr 19, 2021
Taking the First Step
The words I never thought I’d hear my daughter say … I read while I was in addiction treatment.“Daddy. I am so proud of you…
Apr 9, 2021
Service and Your Recovery: Working the 12th Step
In active addiction, we often revolve around feeding the addiction by focusing on ourselves. As we enter our recovery journey, we must shift focus to…
Apr 8, 2021
2021 Scholarship Winner: The Compelling Story of How A Young…
Below you will find the powerful biography and essay of the Recovery Centers of America (RCA) and Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse (MAPDA) Hope for…
Apr 8, 2021
2021 Scholarship Winner: A Powerful Story About Breaking Thr…
Below you will find the essay of our Recovery Centers of America Hope for Addiction scholarship winner Danielle C. Her story of a decades –…
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