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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Section Yellow

By: Ruth F., Transformations Alumna ‘What do I do for FUN in sobriety?!’ ‘Does getting sober mean I can’t go to places or do the things I loved anymore?!?’ These…

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Self-Service

By: Mike Murphy, Manager of Alumni Services One of the questions I get asked most by people, whether in recovery or not, is “What keeps you going?” For the first…

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What Is Group Therapy Like?

What Is Group Therapy Like? Mental health issues like depression and substance abuse have become common in society. These issues can affect your quality of life and how you relate…

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What To Expect In Rehab

What To Expect in Rehab After a person struggling with substance abuse realizes that they need to seek professional treatment, their minds often race with endless questions and concerns. Entering…

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Sober Curiosity: How to Enjoy Yourself Without Drinking

Sober Curiosity: How to Enjoy Yourself Without Drinking The idea behind sober curiosity is simple: A person will stop drinking for a time. There are many reasons one may choose…

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What is Alumni and Aftercare?

What Are Alumni and Aftercare? Substance abuse and addiction treatment involve a number of services and interventions. It can be helpful to think of substance use disorder treatment on a…

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What if I don’t like rehab?

You Hate Rehab? Here’s what to Do To Achieve Your Addiction Recovery Goal Alcohol and substance abuse and addiction are common problems worldwide. According to statistics, 50% of the world’s…

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Cocaine and Depression: Why Getting Treatment is Important

Cocaine and Depression: Why Getting Treatment Is Important Living with depression or cocaine addiction is debilitating. However, when you’re struggling with both, each day can seem beyond overwhelming. You can…

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How do I know if I’m ready for rehab?

How Do I Know If I’m Ready For Rehab? Making a move to get treated for mental illness or drug abuse is a major step. How do you know if…

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