I Don’t Recognize the Girl
By: Bronte, Transformations Alumnus My name is Bronte. My sobriety date is September 21, 2020. I was born, and raised, and currently reside in Las Vegas, Nevada. I remember feeling…
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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: Bronte, Transformations Alumnus My name is Bronte. My sobriety date is September 21, 2020. I was born, and raised, and currently reside in Las Vegas, Nevada. I remember feeling…
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By: Mike Murphy, Manager of Alumni Services In early recovery we are taught the importance of separating yourself from certain people, places, and things. And for obvious reasons. All three of…
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By: Lisa B., Transformations Alumni Coordinator “Sober living,” “halfway house,” or whatever you choose to call it, the mention of one can spark some judgment or anxiety. We’ve all heard…
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What is Yoga? The term “yoga” is derived from the Sanskrit word “Yuj,” which means to yoke or unite. In the context of yoga, it refers to the union of…
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PTSD is a distressing condition that causes disruptive changes to a person’s mental and physical well-being. Although there is no cure for PTSD, there are effective ways to treat it….
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There are numerous stigmas and misconceptions surrounding post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This National PTSD Awareness Month, we want to dispel those myths by raising awareness about PTSD and encouraging those…
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Trauma survivors may continue to feel on edge or anxious for some time after experiencing the trauma. Any detail that reminds them of their trauma can cause them to go…
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“What is the importance of trauma-informed care in the workplace?” is a question you may be asking when it comes to helping those in your workplace who are dealing with…
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that some people experience after witnessing a distressing event. They may experience symptomatic relief with time, but others may require treatment…
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