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Navigating personal relationships can be difficult for people in recovery, especially those in early recovery.  In this short video, Jessica Dolan shares how she spends time with family and friends who may not be in recovery and how she has fun without risking relapse.

In this video, Dr. Mark Green, Addiction Psychiatrist at Psych Garden, discusses buprenorphine and the need for Medication-Assisted Treatment.

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese technique that has helped many people struggling with addiction get on the road to recovery. To learn more about what acupuncture is and how it can help an individual's addiction treatment, watch this short video.

People often ask me what got me interested in acupuncture. The truth is my journey into the study and practice of this powerful ancient medicine began because of my own search for healing. I was a client at an alcohol and drug treatment center for women and their babies, and one of the services offered was acupuncture.

Many residents at Mountainside report that our Mind, Body Spirit programs significantly change their life. But what to do "post Mountainside?"

One of the reasons why gambling is so dangerous is because it often goes unnoticed. Gamblers are experts at keeping their addiction a secret.

When someone in the relationship is using substances, this can be very disruptive. Learn how to best support the person in need and yourself

The study, which was recently published in the journal Addiction, involved 4.4 million veterans and was conducted over a period of six years.

Mindful activities such as kirtan, a form of music therapy, enhance focus and create a sense of community. Learn how this is beneficial in managing addiction.

Many think that inpatient addiction counseling is more effective than other treatment options, but outpatient programs can be equally - if not more - beneficial.

In this video, clinician Whitney Balliet offers advice on individuals sharing their recovery status with their employers.

Just because your friend does something stupid, it doesn’t mean you should do it too. But the truth is you’re more likely to.