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Bradford Health Services Strengthens Executive Team with Strategic Leadership Hires“With the recent growth and expected expansions, it is important that we have the right team in place to ensure the success for our patients and the programs they trust,” said Rob Marsh, Chief Executive Officer. “By adding Chuck and John, we know Bradford Health will continue to grow in ways that our communities need and continue providing top notch treatment to those we serve.” |
Don’t Entertain Enemies
Ask most people in recovery what their number one battle is, and they'll tell you: “Don't entertain thoughts that are...
Recovery Yes’s and No’s
Sometimes I feel like if I say No one more time I will die, but I now know this to be a lie. It’s like we have a...
The Power of a Mental Reflection
Time for Reflection is Critical to Recovery Consider the experience of hitting the "pause button" for a short period...
Forgiveness Vaccination
The Key to a Successful Recovery. Wouldn’t a forgiveness vaccination be a great invention? In the beginning of...
How do you love an addict?
Loving an addict often feels hopeless. If you have ever loved someone in active addiction, you may feel used and abused. Compassion may not seem like a natural response, and there are times when your own survival and health must take priority over the needs of your loved one.
It is killing me and I can’t stop
We have heard this phrase many times. We have heard it from those stealing painkillers from their family. We have...
What are the Warning Signs or a Relapse
Relapse doesn't happen overnight. Several relapse warning signs appear before you fall completely back into chemical...
How do I stop?
You have come here because drug or alcohol use has become a large part of your life. From the outside it may seem like...
One Word Mantra
Your spirituality strengthens you. No matter what your belief system, nurturing your inner world will help you cope...
Rat out your disease!
How long have you been hiding? That bottle of pills, flask of liquor, or rock of coke has been within reach for awhile...
Alcohol is a Drug?
Yes. Alcohol is a drug. There is no way around it. As the most widely used and accepted drug, alcohol has wreaked...
Only the Person who Risks is Truly Free
To laugh is to risk appearing the fool. To weep is to risk being called sentimental. To reach out to another is to...