Recovery is a long journey that affects everyone a little differently. Learn more about what to expect and what resources are available to everyone involved.

9 Cliches You’ll Hear in Recovery and What They Mean

Cliches stand the test of time because they’re true. In recovery, cliches abound—they’re a simple way to remember certain truths that are important to keep close at hand, especially when faced with difficult situations. But they can often sound close to scientific...

3 Signs of Heroin Withdrawal and How to Manage Them

It’s difficult to break free from a heroin addiction when faced with signs of heroin withdrawal. The symptoms of heroin withdrawal are so intense that they drive compulsive heroin use. This results in long-term substance abuse. One of the many effects of heroin...

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Music Therapy and Addiction

Music Therapy and Addiction

The UNITE to Face Addiction rally was this weekend, and it was quite an event to watch. For five hours straight, we were intermittently treated to the sounds of beloved musicians and the wisdom of impassioned speakers. In fact, at the time of writing, we are currently...

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The Myth of the Geographical Cure (Video)

The Myth of the Geographical Cure (Video)

 The myth of the geographical cure is a particularly interesting one. It is not necessarily a myth that was passed down to us by anyone in particular. In fact, many of us develop the idea without having heard a single mention of it in passing. And yet, at one point...

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Healthy Practices – Zen Sitting Meditation

Healthy Practices – Zen Sitting Meditation

A while back, we explored the notion of walking meditation as a healthy practice for daily living. We covered the benefits of such meditation and three different approaches that one might take, ending with a few assorted tips to remember. But walking meditation is...

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Nutrition for Mental Health

Nutrition for Mental Health

It’s no secret that a nutritious diet is a vital component of healthy living. But while some may focus on the impact that nutrition has on the body, we sometimes forget that it benefits the mind as well. This can be dangerous for addicts, who often suffer from one or...

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Building a Strong and Sober Support Network

Building a Strong and Sober Support Network

Sobriety is tough. For some people it can almost be harder for them to cope with sobriety than it was to live in addiction. At least, it feels that way at first. You certainly won’t incur the same costs, and you’ll be able to deal with some of your underlying issues...

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My Name Is Laurie, and I Am an Enabler

My Name Is Laurie, and I Am an Enabler

So what does it mean to enable an addict? An enabler is someone who, in the case of an addict, does for the addict what the addict can and should be doing for himself/herself, and in the process prevents the addict from suffering the consequences of his (or her) own behavior.

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Heroin Addiction in Maryland and EVERYWHERE!

It Can Literally Happen to Anyone! Heroin.  Even the word is scary. But when you have seen those tell tale tracks on your son’s arm, that word becomes completely terrifying.  I remember the first time I saw them; it was August 2010, and we were taking our son Sam,...

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