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Dec 15, 2020
Recovery Centers of America (RCA) is tackling Indiana’s growing opioid and alcohol addiction problem head-on with this week’s opening of a new comprehensive 112-bed treatment center in Indianapolis. RCA has one…
Dec 11, 2020
Addictive Personality Definition, Traits, & Treatment
One way people try to cope with or explain addiction is by labeling people “more prone to addiction” as having an “addictive personality.” However, there…
Dec 10, 2020
Cocaine Withdrawal Symptoms, Timeline, and Treatment
Cocaine use affects people of all ages, including tweens, high schoolers, and adults. According to a 2018 survey of cocaine usage trends, cocaine is most…
Dec 8, 2020
Social Drinking vs a Drinking Problem: What’s the Difference…
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism notes that 85.6% of people in the U.S. age 18 or older report they have consumed alcohol…
Dec 8, 2020
How to Overcome Holiday Stress
Is it truly the most wonderful time of the year? Not for everyone.The holiday season provides an additional level of stress for everyone, but for…
Dec 3, 2020
It’s always a good time for treatment, especially righ…
For so many families impacted by substance use, one of the greatest struggles is often the desire to have their loved one home for the…
Nov 30, 2020
Here’s what to say when someone asks “Why aren’t you drinkin…
In early recovery, it’s best to stay away from social situations where people are drinking in order to avoid any temptation. But as time goes…
Nov 25, 2020
Stephanie Anderson Named CEO of Recovery Centers of America …
Area Mental Health and Addiction Expert to Lead New Treatment FacilityINDIANAPOLIS (November 22, 2020) – Stephanie L. Anderson, LCSW has been named the Chief Executive…
Nov 25, 2020
5 Solid Tips for Staying in Recovery through the Holiday Sea…
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,…
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