Acronym Acrobatics
By: Mike Murphy, Manager of Alumni Services If there is one thing Marines like, it’s a good acronym. And fortunately for me, A.A. is chock full of ‘em. But…
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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: Mike Murphy, Manager of Alumni Services If there is one thing Marines like, it’s a good acronym. And fortunately for me, A.A. is chock full of ‘em. But…
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On September 11, 2001, I was living in New York City and working in the healthcare industry. I can remember watching the towers fall and immediately having the sense of my…
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The long term use of Percocet, Category C by the FDA, whose main ingredient is oxycodone has been proven to affect a person’s emotional wellbeing and reproductive system. It will lower interest in sex and libido in both male and female users. Women
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The journey to staying sober is a difficult one, but those in recovery face particularly tough times during the holidays. Whether it’s stress or simply being around old friends who haven’t changed, there are countless pitfalls on the road to sobriety. Fortunately, there are several proven methods to help avoid these pitfalls. If you take the following tips to heart, you can have a fun and sober holiday season.
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By: Bob S., Transformations Alumnus In February 2022, after a couple of years of abusing my body, mind, and soul with alcohol, I started my recovery journey by enrolling myself at…
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By: Mike Murphy, Manager of Alumni Services If there is one thing I have learned in recovery (well, one of the million-ish or so), is that people are very curious…
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Shortness of breath is one of the main symptoms of respiratory issues. Difficulty breathing is also a side effect of some medications and illegal drugs. Some drugs can cause symptoms…
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As we all know, the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation has been changing almost on a daily basis and if you’re like us, you’ve been trying to keep up with the new information as it comes out. The safety and wellness of our clients and staff is always our main concern, so we wanted to keep you updated on the precautions we are taking at all our facilities, including our residences.
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By: Mike Murphy, Transformations Manager of Alumni Services Recently a very close friend of mine decided to waive the white flag of surrender and get sober. As I type this,…
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