In 2006 an article in the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment discussed the barriers that people reported when it came to getting and seeking treatment. While some of the had to do with not having the money or time, a lot of them had to do with some …
Relationships In Recovery: AKA When is it OKAY for me to Date and Other Questions
In the movie 28 days, which is about a woman (Sandra Bullock) who checks into an inpatient rehab, there is a scene where the head counselor (Steve Buscemi in one of his best roles) is answering a question about dating from one of the clients. He …
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No More Square Pegs in Round Holes: Picking the Best Treatment Option for You or a Loved One
Treating addiction is just like anything else when it comes to treating a disease, what works for one person doesn't always work for another. Families and loved ones often get frustrated, especially when they have already spent thousands of dollars, …
A piece on Naloxone
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170302-chelsea-clinton-america-is-suffering-an-opioid-epidemic This is a great, short piece about how Naloxone (Narcan) is becoming a much needed topic of conversation in terms of dealing with opiate issues. …
Suboxone Treatement for Opioid Dependence: The Top 5 Questions, Answered
Fighting an opioid addiction is one of the toughest battles a person can face, and it's important for people to know that an opioid dependency can be alleviated with a variety of treatment plans and with the help of experienced addiction counselors …
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Making Healthy Change Stick
Making Healthy Change Stick Rick Baumgartle CADC II For Becky (our latest team superstar): Who had the idea. It's a New Year, and with that new year comes a slew of new resolutions. Sitting in group the other day and asking the patients …
What I Learned Talking to a Bunch of Your Kids About Drugs
I recently had a chance to go to Rangely, Colorado and talk with groups of kids, grades 6-12. It was a pretty great experience and taught me a few things as well. 1. They are interested in marijuana, but not for reasons you'd think.- This was …
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Why Gratitude Works
Being in recovery, at almost any stage can be a lesson in frustration some days. Things that cause stress, that were normally handled by use of one substance or another, can make it difficult to not feel stuck in a rut. What's more many people in …
Just How Dangerous is Marijuana Anyway?
I'll preface this article by saying I am a person in long term recovery. I do not have, thankfully, chronic pain or glaucoma. I am not currently on chemo. In other words I have no medical reason to use marijuana in any of its forms. As a person in …