Elderly Addiction on the Rise
Addiction is on the rise across the country, but one area where the epidemic is hitting hardest often goes undetected. Adults over 65 fall prey to addiction at a higher rate than other demographics,...
View ArticleStaying On Top of Sobriety
There’s a common catch-22 that many recovering addicts get caught in which causes them to slack off on recovery. As we gain strength and confidence through recovery, we begin to feel that we’re ready...
View ArticleManaging Romance in Recovery
The idea of engaging in a new relationship—or sprucing up the one you’re already in—is very appealing to recovering addicts, isn’t it? You have all this hope for the future, you’re feeling stronger and...
View ArticleGlenna Conway-Sherman has joined the Shadow Mountain Recovery Admissions Team
Glenna Conway-Sherman has joined the Shadow Mountain Recovery Admissions Team. She is coordinating admissions and doing business development for the Southwest Region. As many of you remember, Glenna...
View ArticleConnecting in AA
You’ve heard that working with a 12-step group is an essential part of your recovery plan, and you’ve seen others have success when using this tool. But maybe you feel uncomfortable with the idea or...
View ArticleCoping With Cravings
Cravings are something we expect when we’re in the throes of withdrawal, and something that is fairly manageable amidst the support of a residential rehab program. It’s the cravings that sneak up on...
View ArticleThe 10 Best Sober Living Cities and What Makes Them Great
Finding a niche in the recovery community is important for long-term sobriety, and some cities make this easier than others. Whether you’re looking for something special in your own city, or are...
View ArticleDiscussing Your Addiction With Your Family
Discussing your addiction with your family may seem like an uncomfortable idea, but it’s something you’re going to have to do at some point. Addiction is a disease that affects everyone close to the...
View ArticleAt Least 12 People Hospitalized After Molly Overdose
MDMA is in the news again, and as usual, the reports aren’t good. This time at least twelve people were hospitalized on February 22, 2015 after Molly was distributed at a party at Wesleyan University...
View ArticleBeing Mindful to Quiet Chaos
The damage that addiction does to your brain leaves your mind reeling, firing off random synapses, and sending your thoughts in some very disturbing directions. The early days of recovery can be pretty...
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