Examples of Dual Diagnoses and How to Get Help
A substance use disorder or mental illness can lead to significant personal challenges. If you suffer from either disorder, you need to know you’re not alone. Both of these illnesses…
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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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A substance use disorder or mental illness can lead to significant personal challenges. If you suffer from either disorder, you need to know you’re not alone. Both of these illnesses…
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When you come down with a cold or flu, you don’t think you’re a bad person, right? If you break your leg, do you look at the sky and curse…
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By: Silvo M., Transformations Alumnus I started drinking and using drugs when I was 16, it all started with having fun until it wasn’t anymore. I used to glamorize the…
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By: Mike Murphy, Manager of Alumni Services On June 19th I had the pleasure of celebrating my 3rd year of continued sobriety. Now, I will be the first one to…
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By: Lisa Blomgren, Alumni Coordinator Over the weekend, I watched Words on Bathroom Walls, a thought-provoking film highlighting the challenges faced by a teenager named Adam, who was diagnosed with…
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By: Lisa Blomgren, Alumni Coordinator As the summer season approaches, many of us eagerly anticipate days filled with sunshine, social gatherings, and the opportunity to relax with friends. However, the…
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By: Allen O., Transformations Alumnus Hi, I’m Allen Offill and I’m an alcoholic. My sobriety date is January, 13th of 2017 and I’m walking proof that people change. We CAN…
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By: Lisa Blomgren, Alumni Coordinator The term “FOMO” (fear of missing out) has gained a lot of attention in the last few years with the rise in social media usage….
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By: Mike Murphy, Manager of Alumni Services One of the hardest things for people to do in early recovery is cutting ties with people, places and things that no longer…
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