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Dual Diagnosis: PTSD and Substance Use Disorder

The information in this blog was collected during a conversation with Sara Ridner, LCSW, Trauma Therapist at Cornerstone of Recovery, a Bradford Recovery Community....

Alcohol 101: Ten Facts You Didn’t Know

Alcohol 101: Learning New Facts and Remembering What You Forgot Think you know everything you need about alcohol? Guess again. This Alcohol 101 primer will not only...

April is Alcohol Awareness Month

Alcohol Awareness Month: What You Need to Know April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the prevalence and dangers of alcohol misuse and...

Is Alcohol or Drug Addiction Genetic?

Are you more likely to develop a substance use disorder if one of your parents struggled with alcohol or drug use? If a family member has had issues with substance...

Signs of Binge Drinking

Binge drinking is a serious problem in America. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) calls it "the most common, costly, and deadly" type of drinking in...

What Kind of People Go to Rehab?

"What kind of people go to rehab?" There isn't a simple answer to this question because anyone can be affected by addiction. This also means that anyone can choose...

Workplace Accidents and Drug or Alcohol Abuse

Drug and alcohol abuse has a significant impact on the workplace, with an estimated 15.5 million employed individuals admitting to illicit drug use, according to...

What are the Stages of Alcoholism?

Before the First Stage – Pre-Alcoholism Alcoholism does not appear without warning. Many signs exist before someone becomes dependent on alcohol. Pre-Alcoholism is the...

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.

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 going on, the morbidity and mortality from the...

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