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Three Reasons to Reconsider Medication Assisted (Addiction) Treatment

Three Reasons to Reconsider Medication Assisted (Addiction) Treatment If someone you love is considering entering recovery from opioid addiction, know that…

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One Résumé at a Time: Five Tips for Job Hunting in Recovery

One Résumé at a Time: Five Tips for Job Hunting in Recovery Going to a job interview can be daunting in…

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Kinder is Stronger: The Case for Self-Compassion

Kinder is Stronger: The Case for Self-Compassion When you have experienced a traumatic event or developed post-traumatic stress disorder, it is…

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While We’re Focused on Opioids, Alcohol Abuse Remains a Leading Cause of Death

While We’re Focused on Opioids, Alcohol Abuse Remains a Leading Cause of Death Did you know that according to the National…

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Not on the News: Four Under-Reported Facts about the Opioid Epidemic

Not on the News: Four Under-Reported Facts about the Opioid Epidemic   If you’ve been paying attention to the news recently,…

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Three Meditation Myths that Keep You from a Healthier Life

Three Meditation Myths that Keep You from a Healthier Life   Meditative practices offer a simple, intuitive approach to improving your…

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What to Look for in an Addiction Treatment Center

What to Look for in an Addiction Treatment Center   I very often get letters from frustrated, frightened parents of grown…

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Skeletons in the Closet: Three Health Conditions We Need to Talk About

Skeletons in the Closet: Three Health Conditions We Need to Talk About Not every topic is considered “polite.” There are some…

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Don’t Give Up: How to Maintain Hope for the Addict in Your Life

Don’t Give Up: How to Maintain Hope for the Addict in Your Life I frequently receive late night calls, especially on…

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Children and Horses: Equine Activities Improve Lives

Children and Horses: Equine Activities Improve Lives My research is in the field of addiction, but a lot of the therapies…

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