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There are a lot of discussions these days about sober living homes. Some people seem to think that they are not necessary, while others see them as a vital tool in the fight against addiction. Sober living homes do work, and here’s why: Living in an intentional community with others who share your goals of […]

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Delta-9 cannabis is a hot topic right now. There are many people who are curious about this new form of marijuana, and there are also a lot of misconceptions about it. In this blog post, we will explore the legality of delta-9 cannabis, how it’s different from regular cannabis (also known as marijuana), and whether […]

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People are by nature pleasure seekers. Whether it’s simply watching a beautiful sunset or doing something as crazy as flying in a wingsuit, humans love doing things which make them feel good.  Unfortunately, this pleasure-seeking nature often drives us towards drug abuse.  Everyone in the world finds some source of joy, whether positive or negative, […]

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As a parent, you want to ensure your child is safe and secure in an outpatient treatment center. When a child goes to outpatient treatment, they establish a healthier development in their life. They are guided with the components to improving their mental health. But how, as a parent, can you make sure your child […]

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Everybody has a breaking point.  Maybe it was one too many late-night phone calls. Maybe it was having to check arrest records over and over again. Or maybe it was finding a loved one passed out in their room.  When you love someone caught in addiction, there will come a time when you realize things can’t […]

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Ever read celebrity gossip?  Most people seem entertained by it. There’s often a sort of schadenfreude to be had from experiencing the troubles of another from a distance. From a drunken spat at an expensive restaurant to the occasional high-profile court case, there’s a public appetite for stories of substance-fueled bad behavior by the rich and famous.  You don’t hear about […]

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Recovering from drug & alcohol abuse isn’t easy, and the numbers back it up: according to the National Institute on Drug Addiction (NIDA), the relapse rates for addiction run between 40 and 60 percent.  That’s one of the reasons many people look towards sober living housing as part of their recovery.  The advantages of sober living are many. First, they offer a […]

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“Why?”  Anyone who’s ever personally experienced addiction has asked that question. Why am I doing this to myself? Why can’t I stop that person from harming themselves? Why is this happening?  It’s a tough question to answer. If you’re strictly talking about the chemical aspect (and that label applies to alcohol, too), the question is a bit more straightforward. People develop addiction in part because of the way […]

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Here’s a situation that may be familiar:  Say an office worker is feeling especially stressed one day. Their co-worker shares a quarter bar of a Xanax pill with them as a gesture.  Or how about this: a traveler decides to borrow a Klonopin from their spouse/friend/parent before a long flight so they can sleep better.  Both of these situations qualify as drug abuse. Prescription tranquilizers […]

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Equality still has a long way to go.  Take paychecks. Although it’s narrowed somewhat since the 1980s, the gender pay gap is still with us: Pew Research’s May 2021 report found women only earned 84% of what men made. For anyone who values gender equity, it’s frustrating news made even more so by the events of 2020.  However, there is one area in which the gender gap has narrowed considerably: alcohol use.  […]