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Apr 9, 2020
Below you will find the compelling biography and essay of the Recovery Centers of America (RCA) and Mothers Against Perscription Drug Abuse (MAPDA)Hope for Addiction…
Apr 9, 2020
2020 Scholarship Winner: A Powerful Heroin Addiction Story t…
Below you will find the essay of our RCA Hope for Addiction scholarship winner Grace A. Her story of heroin addiction, recovery and motivation to…
Apr 9, 2020
Inoculate yourself against boredom
Let’s face it: Shelter-in-place can be a drag. And that can induce boredom.Many people believe that the biggest trigger to relapse is boredom. Think about…
Apr 7, 2020
Why now is the time to seek addiction treatment
It’s an uncertain time for a lot of people; no one knows when school will be back in session, when lay-offs will end, or when…
Feb 25, 2020
Prescription Drug Addiction Symptoms
Social workers frequently interact with clients who need to take prescriptions for a variety of reasons. Clients who are suffering from anxiety may be prescribed…
Feb 4, 2020
Why are Support Groups for Families of Drug Addicts Importan…
Learn about the ways that addiction can impact the whole family and how our addictions recovery center can help.The drug crisis in the US today…
Feb 4, 2020
Treatment Facility: What Have I Gotten Myself Into?
You’ve arrived at treatment. You have opened the door and stepped inside. You’ve asked for help. Or you’ve agreed with someone else’s suggestion that you…
Feb 3, 2020
The Disease of Addiction Explained
Our Chief Scientific Officer Deni Carise explained the disease of addiction at the Villanova University conference It Takes a Village: Resources for Overcoming Addiction Through…
Feb 3, 2020
Rising Opioid Use in New Jersey
The number of individuals whose lives have been claimed by the national opioid epidemic continues to climb. Between 2016 and 2017 alone, a reported 42,249…
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