The First Lady says she became a recovery advocate because of the stigma around addiction. Education, advocacy and empowerment were among the key topics of discussion at Recovery Reinvented 2018, a daylong event devoted to drug and alcohol dependency in Fargo, North Dakota. A host of speakers were featured at the event, including news anchor… Continue reading North Dakota's First Lady Shares Her Addiction Story At Recovery Event
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Mom Starts Addiction Recovery Photo Project After Son’s Overdose Death
The photo documentary project aims to promote recovery and reduce the stigma surrounding addiction. Simone Ochrym lost her 26-year-old son the same day that she had begged for him to return to treatment for his opioid addiction. After a decade of drug abuse, recovery “was not in the cards” for Ochrym’s child. The Democrat and… Continue reading Mom Starts Addiction Recovery Photo Project After Son’s Overdose Death
How Racism Brought About Acupuncture For Addiction Treatment In The US
Community leaders in the Bronx in the ’70s were wary of using methadone to treat addiction so they opted to take a holistic approach. A distrust in the profit-driven pharmaceutical establishment formed the roots of acupuncture for addiction treatment in the United States, according to a report in The Atlantic. According to writer Olga Khazan,… Continue reading How Racism Brought About Acupuncture For Addiction Treatment In The US
Teen Anger Management | Managing Emotions in Addiction Recovery
Help Your Teen Manage Anger the Right Way If you are a parent of a child in addiction recovery, you may feel like you are walking on eggshells. For example, have you noticed that your teen is glued to their cell phone? When you ask your loved one a question, are you met with eye… Continue reading Teen Anger Management | Managing Emotions in Addiction Recovery
Sober Joe Supports Recovery, One Cup Of Coffee At A Time
The national coffee brand raises money for non-profits offering recovery services and funds monthly sober living scholarships. Coffee and recovery go hand-in-hand, whether the beverage is being served at 12-step meetings, or just helping someone start their day in the morning. Now, a small-batch, craft coffee company is working to support recovery efforts, one cup… Continue reading Sober Joe Supports Recovery, One Cup Of Coffee At A Time
"The 13th Step": Inside AA's Subculture Of Sexual Predation
“There are groups in AA where you could call it a meat market,” says one former AA board director. Sexual predation in Alcoholics Anonymous is a troubling and common occurrence, according to The Orange County Register. The “avalanche” of allegations against former Hollywood power players like Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey “have been a horrifying reminder… Continue reading "The 13th Step": Inside AA's Subculture Of Sexual Predation
Innovative Discharge Planning for Addiction Treatment Aftercare
Harold C. Urschell III, MD, MMA – Chief Medical Strategist at Enterhealth Successful Solutions to Long-Term Recovery Treatment for drug or alcohol addiction isn’t finished when a patient leaves a residential or outpatient treatment program. In reality, life after treatment is when a person’s recovery genuinely begins. After all, this is when the skills learned… Continue reading Innovative Discharge Planning for Addiction Treatment Aftercare