The Insanity of a Family Disease

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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Alumni Spotlight

A Life Beyond My Wildest Dreams

By: Jared M., Transformations Alumnus Hello all! My name is Jared Matthys. I was born on July 7th, 1998 to Heather and Eric Matthys. I was raised in a small…

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Residential Treatment vs Outpatient Treatment

If you have a need for addiction, mental health issues, or substance abuse issues, there is a treatment program that is right for you. Some people need full-time care in…

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What is Stress?

“It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.” — Lou Holtz While looking at the stats, one thing is certain — stress levels in the…

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The Difference Between Normal Anxiety and GAD

Everyone has anxiety at some time or another. Whether it is from a stressful situation or the weight of everyday life – anxiety is a normal occurrence. Yet, there are…

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Why You Should Be Celebrating Sobriety Milestones

There are select moments in life that are life-changing, and few beat your road to recovery. Taking the leap towards sobriety is brave, challenging, and incredibly rewarding. Whether you have…

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Escaping from Oz- A Bipolar Journey

I always seem to struggle, even now, being able to describe what a life of having bipolar disorder is like. How do I convey the challenge it is to just…

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One Pan – Cinnamon Apple Bacon Chicken

International bacon day just so happens to fall on September 2nd, so this month I was originally going to make you guy’s bacon, egg, ham, and cheese…spicy Dijon stuffed croissants….

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Technology: Is It Negatively Affecting Your Daily Life?

Technology: love it or hate it, there is no denying that our entire world revolves around it. From ordering our morning coffee through an app and using computers for work,…

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An Open Letter About Mental Health and the Importance of Self-Care

To the community struggling with mental health, you are not alone. With things being what they are in this world, we are all facing new challenges and obstacles in terms…

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