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What is National Recovery Month?September is National Recovery Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and the life-changing impact of addiction treatment and recovery services. This observance spreads aw … |
Setting Boundaries
Introduction Your loved one is starting a recovery journey—a mission to work on a fundamental aspect of themselves....
Holiday Season Relapse Prevention
Maintaining a sober lifestyle becomes more difficult, especially for those in early recovery. Take action before cravings start, and you’ll have a greater chance of preventing relapse during the holiday season. These five steps will help you manage the stress and pressure of holidays.
Opioid Overdose Rates on the Rise in the Wake of the COVID Pandemic
By Jennifer Cohron of the Daily Mountain [email protected] The Daily Mountain Eagle is a...
Bradford Health Services to Sponsor Addiction and Recovery Virtual Education Series
Six-week series to feature Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall as keynote speaker Bradford Health Services is...
Drug Rehabs in Tennessee
Looking for Treatment Programs in Tennessee? According data reported by the Tennessee Department of Health*, the drug...
Drug Rehabs in Alabama
Looking for Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs in Alabama? According to the latest available data reported by the...
Dealing with Addiction During the Coronavirus Pandemic
With Sara Dungan and Michael Wilkerson “When you are looking at the TV or on the radio, all of the things that are...
Depression in Men and the Link To Substance Abuse and Addiction
Depression is the most common mental health issue facing adults in our country. Fortunately, it is very treatable....
Should I Seek Help for Alcohol or Drug Use?
By Zach Ludwig, LPC-MHSP Deciding to seek help with substance use issues for yourself or a loved one is difficult....
The Major Symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder — and the 3-Step Treatment Process
People with alcohol use dependence cannot control their alcohol usage, leading to negative outcomes in many aspects of...
Richard – A Military Alcohol Addiction Recovery Story
In 2012, I was diagnosed as alcohol-dependent by my military substance abuse counselor. Based on my history of...
Pell City Addiction Treatment – A Recovery Story
I started drinking heavily around the age of 21. I knew alcohol wasn’t helping me live my best life, but I never felt...