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Nov 25, 2020
By Dr. Deni Carise, Chief Science Officer RCABeing in recovery from a substance use disorder (SUD) entails many challenges. We may have mistakes to correct,…
Sep 29, 2020
Credit and Financial Management in Crisis and Beyond
It’s no secret that 2020 has been a trying year for many of us – especially financially. Studies have shown that financial stress can bear…
Sep 22, 2020
The Importance of Urgency – Don’t Wait to Start Addict…
Drug and alcohol addiction are powerful diseases that should not be taken for granted as they can completely overtake both the body and mind. Addiction…
Sep 22, 2020
Top Reasons to Choose a Sober Living Home
What are Sober Living Homes?Sober living homes are group homes for people recovering from substance use disorders (SUD) who choose to live in an environment…
Sep 21, 2020
5 Ways to Honor & Celebrate National Recovery Month
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 90% of individuals with a substance use disorder do not seek treatment. With numbers…
Sep 21, 2020
Comparing Inpatient and Outpatient Success Rates
In the U.S., tens of thousands die each year from drug overdoses, with synthetic opioids like fentanyl causing over 56,000 deaths. Alcohol-related causes lead to…
Sep 8, 2020
Outpatient Addiction Treatment is Crucial for Recovery – Her…
Whether you’re fresh out of residential inpatient addiction treatment or considering starting outpatient treatment as a first step, one thing’s for sure: Treatment for an…
Aug 31, 2020
Almost dying isn’t even enough to stop us
Readers, please be aware content below may be difficult to read and/or triggering for some. If you or a loved one is suffering from a…
Aug 27, 2020
When someone is too afraid to ask for help …
For privacy, the author of this blog will remain anonymous. Readers, please be aware content below may be difficult to read and/or triggering for some.…
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