I Continue to Marvel at the Blessings
By: Andy K., Transformations Alumnus Five years ago I was a complete and utter mess, unable to hold down a job, be present as a husband and father to my…
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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: Andy K., Transformations Alumnus Five years ago I was a complete and utter mess, unable to hold down a job, be present as a husband and father to my…
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By: Lisa B., Transformations Alumni Coordinator As the clock strikes midnight, the allure of a fresh start beckons us into the realm of New Year resolutions. Yet, many fall victim…
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By: Mike Murphy, Manager of Alumni Services When you are new to Recovery there is no shortage of advice given to you. Sometimes warranted, others not. But…. wait for it….it…
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The term mental health encompasses many different disorders. As listed in DSM-5, there are nearly 300 different mental health conditions, which, again, can vary from individual to individual. Your mental…
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By: Mike Murphy, Manager of Alumni Services We Cannot Do This Alone. As a person in recovery who also happens to work in treatment, I get asked a fair amount…
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By: Anonymous Alumni I hope you will understand my anonymity in this article, as I am still commissioned 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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Statistics show that often people who have a mental health disorder have substance abuse issues. There are many reasons for this. Some include the stress a person is under…
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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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