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If there is one thing that recovery has taught us all is that people can change. That you can go from rock bottom to the best version of yourself. From being consumed by a drug to becoming a successful professional, a loving friend, and a caring family member.

91 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. Naloxone can help. Learn more about this life saving medicine in this short video.

Going back to school offers so many new exciting and fun opportunities, but it also offers challenges. 

While people may not initially think about dogs as a source of insight, they can teach humans several lessons about life, recovery, stress, and friendship.

Discover how the Wharf Rats are creating a safer space for music lovers in recovery who might have avoided concerts out of fear of endangering their sobriety.

It is never too early to start talking to your teen about the dangers of alcohol. The time is now.

Being sober and being social are not mutually exclusive, and easily go hand in hand. Discover five ways to maintain your recovery while having fun with friends.

Do you have a problem with substances? In this short video, Amy Sedgwick, Director of Clinical Operations at Mountainside, discusses common warning signs of addiction.

Chester Bennington’s suicide has many people talking about addiction and mental health. Learn about the singer’s life and how he and his music inspired others.

Sobriety does not have to mean monotony. Abstaining from harmful substances is not a death sentence to fun.

Baby boomers were frequently exposed to illicit substances. See how this drug culture and other factors continue to impact their risk of developing addiction.

For those in recovery, stress can build easily. Use these suggestions for managing The Stress Loop so you can lead the sober and healthy life you deserve.