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Bradford Introduces Supportive Housing to Strengthen Recovery ResourcesBradford Health Services, a nationally recognized leader in addiction recovery, is proud to announce plans to repurpose the former Bailey Cove Assisted Living into a supportive housing community. Since 1970, Bradford has been dedicated to helping indiv … |
Why Won’t You Just Quit? Drug Addiction
As a person's drug or alcohol use develops into a full blown addiction, finances, relationships, health, and social...
Finding Peace within the Chaos of Addiction
The chaos of addiction can feel like you’re being swept down a river and unable to control where you’re going. Even...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a severe anxiety disorder that occurs when someone witnesses or experiences a...
Your Personal Inventory
As the philosopher George Santayana said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Conducting...
Understanding the Disease of Addiction
Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines disease, from the French root “des,” without, and “ease,” as a condition of the...
Family Involvement in Drug Rehab
Chemical dependency doesn't just affect the person with the substance problem – it affects the entire family (a...
Legal Consequences of Addiction
Addiction changes a person’s mood, behavior, and personality. Often times these people make poor choices with legal...
The Benefits of Yoga in Addiction Treatment
Many addictions begin as a coping mechanism or a way of filling a spiritual void. As a result, people in treatment for...
Meth Abuse and Addiction
Methamphetamine or “meth” is a neurotoxin sold as a mind-altering and stimulant drug. Meth is manufactured in illegal...
Types of Drug Tests
Learn About the Different Types of Drug Testing Services What is a Drug Test? A drug test analyzes an individual’s...
Polysubstance Addiction
Identifying, Understanding, and Treating Polysubstance Addiction Polysubstance dependence is officially defined as...
Letting Go of Shame and Guilt
A stigma is often attached to people with drug addiction and alcoholism. These diseases are often associated with...