Sober Boot Camp
By: Anonymous Alumni I hope you will understand my anonymity in this article, as I am still enlisted in the Army. But when Mike from Alumni asked if I would…
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During my twenty-five year career in substance abuse treatment, I’ve frequently heard family members (and clients) insist that "Alcohol isn't his/her/my problem - drugs are!" and "Alcoholism isn't his/her/my problem - addiction is!" as if the same principles of recovery from chemical dependency don't apply to any dysfunctional situation where alcohol either isn't present or isn't present enough to be identified as the primary drug-of-choice.
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By: Anonymous Alumni I hope you will understand my anonymity in this article, as I am still enlisted in the Army. But when Mike from Alumni asked if I would…
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By: Lisa B., Transformations Alumni Coordinator The holiday season, while often associated with being a time of joy, festivities, and family traditions, can be overwhelming. Financial stress, the loss of…
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By: Mike Murphy, Manager of Alumni Services Every October I am fortunate enough to be able to travel to Malibu, California for a work conference. It is a collaborative event…
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By: Lisa B., Transformations Alumni Coordinator Sports are not my thing, so if you have come to this blog looking for a rundown of the recent Dolphins game that the…
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By: Lisa B., Transformations Alumni Coordinator This past weekend, I faced a major fear of mine: the ocean. Growing up in the mountains, I am no stranger to outdoor activities….
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By: Jonathan A., Transformations Alumnus For more than ten years I spent time serving in the United States Marine Corps Infantry, as a Police Officer in Central Florida, and in…
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By: Mike Murphy, Manager of Alumni Services Ahh…. September. The most glorious time of the year. Summer is over, the seasons are changing, and some pumpkin coffee is out again….
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The Many Phases of Trauma Recovery There’s no doubt that the human mind is resilient, but this doesn’t mean it’s invulnerable. Distressing and traumatic events can have significant psychological effects,…
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By: David A., Transformations Alumnus My name is David Alercia and my journey all started on August 1, 2020. That day I was involved in an officer-involved shooting with a…
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