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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The New Kid In Town

By: Keisha A., Transformations Alumni  Hello, my name is Keisha A and I came through Transformations Treatment Center in April of 2013. I am a proud alumni with 11 years…

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Get Active in the Community this Fall: Local Volunteer Opportunities

By: Lisa B., Transformations Alumni Coordinator It was suggested to me early in recovery that I should get involved with some volunteer work. My first thought was “why would I…

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I’ve Found So Many New Loves

By: Christian V., Transformations Alumni Hey Y’all, my name is Christian Vann and I am a proud alumni of Transformations Treatment Center. I grew up in a family of active…

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Home Is Where The Heart Is

By: Mike Murphy, Manager of Alumni Services First, a disclaimer: I am aware and a believer that there are other ways to get and remain sober outside of the 12 Steps….

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A Change of Pace to Change Your Life

By: Lisa B., Transformations Alumni Coordinator If you have sat in enough recovery meetings, you have likely heard the term “recovery job,” but what exactly is a recovery job, and…

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The Importance of Self-Care

Now and then, you may find yourself caught up in the complexities of daily life and forget to take care of yourself. International Self-Care Day serves as a reminder to…

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10 Facts Everyone Should Know About Depression

Depression affects millions of people worldwide and is much more than just feeling sad. This article will provide essential facts about depression, helping you understand its types, causes, symptoms, and…

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Awareness Acceptance Action

By: Keith Berger, Coordinator of Family Integrated Services Awareness…  Acceptance…  Action! Imagine yourself in a dark, foul-smelling room.  Every time you take a step, you trip over shadowy objects littering…

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Snowflakes

By: Keith Berger, Coordinator of Family Integrated Services Someone I care about suffers from alcoholism, addiction and mental health challenges and I have been affected.  Even though I have personally…

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