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What to Expect at Your First AA Meeting

Recovery
If you have never attended a 12 Step meeting before, the idea of walking into a room full of strangers and sharing your story can be intimidating. To make your first meeting a bit easier, here are some tips from…
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Understanding IOP, PHP, & Outpatient Therapies

Drug Addiction
The article breaks down the continuum of care for mental health and addiction treatment, differentiating between Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and standard Outpatient Therapy. These options range in intensity and structure, with PHP being the most…
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Synthetic Opioids: What Is Fentanyl?

Drug Addiction
Fentanyl is a powerful medication that has been seen in headlines across the country. To learn more about this pain medication, watch the short video.
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Grief in Recovery: How to Stay Sober

Mental Health
This guide offers support and practical strategies for maintaining sobriety while navigating the intense and overwhelming pain of grief, which can threaten hard-won recovery. It emphasizes that grieving sober is possible by strengthening your recovery support network, developing healthy coping…

Tips for Communicating Better with Your Loved One in Recovery

Blog
Communication in recovery and coming to a place of understanding with your loved one is a must. Read more about effective family communication & wellness here

The Key to Happiness is Gratitude

Recovery
It’s important to practice an “attitude of gratitude” in your life - not to fake happiness, but to find real joy that can enhance your physical, spiritual, and mental health

How to Create the Ultimate Self-Care Space in Your Home

Wellness Topics
It can be hard to find time to unwind by yourself. Discover how to create the ultimate self-care space in your home with a few easy steps.
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College Cannabis Use Is Rising While Alcohol Use Drops: What Campus Leaders Need to Know

Drug Addiction
Before diving into this discussion on how cannabis legalization affects students’ academic performance, it’s helpful first to understand my role in this context. I am the Vice President of Educational Partnerships at Mountainside Treatment Center, and my goal is to…

The Truth About Surviving A Drug Overdose

Drug Addiction
Opioid overdoses aren't always deadly. Learn about the severe consequences that overdose survivors often face.

Overcoming the Stigma of Addiction

Recovery
Feeling ashamed about one’s drug and alcohol addiction is common, but it shouldn’t be. Learn how to remain positive and confident in spite of the stigma.
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