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Rural moms recovering from addiction struggle to stay connected during pandemic

Dial Up? – Sep. 25, 2020 - With the pandemic putting programs like these on hiatus, patients like Megan, who has been with Moms in Recovery, was relieved when the program started up again virtually. (She declined to ... Read More...

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Addiction Campuses Rebrands to Vertava Health

School days are over... – Sep. 21, 2020 - In lieu of COVID-19, Vertava Health now offers virtual care programs that allow patients to receive treatment online. Vertava Health offers personalized virtual treatm... Read More...

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A Good Laugh Can Help People in Recovery

Rule 62 – Sep. 23, 2020 - These memes often pull from the language of 12-step-based programs, incorporating experiences and vocabulary known only to members of that community. “In AA we talk about finding a ... Read More...

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Quote of the Week – Ruth Bader Ginsburg

“I ask no favor for my sex. All I ask of our brethren is that they take their feet off our necks.” ― Ruth Bader Ginsburg, March 15, 1933 - September 18, 2020 ... Read More...

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3 ways sobriety made me a better advisor

Traditions – Sep. 17, 2020 - People rarely, if ever, get sober alone. In sobriety and in business, being part of a group allows you to benefit from the experience, strength and the hope of those around you. ... Read More...

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Sometimes I Feel Like…offers poetic inspiration

Encouragement in Life – Sep. 15, 2020 - Each poem is a testimony of the author’s strength and hope as he overcomes his experiences. Ultimately, the book offers readers inspiration and motivation to deal with th... Read More...

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What Everyone Should Know About Teen Suicide Prevention

We can all help... September 18, 2020 - Experts say it’s too soon to tell whether suicide rates are already spiking as a result of the pandemic. But they warn that the risks are significant. The authors of a rec... Read More...

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‘Sober Curator’ showcases fun ways to live a dry lifestyle

WATCH – She’s Curious and Sober – Bryson started drinking at age 16 and was a self-professed party girl in her 20’s. Old scrapbooks contain memories of nights she’d rather forget. Sep. 14, 2020 - “I just sur... Read More...

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People recovering from substance use disorder confront their trauma with politically incorrect jokes: ‘Laugh at my pain’

Laughing your way to sobriety – Sept. 8, 2020 - There are a number of ways to recover from the trauma of substance use disorder — including 12-step programs, medication, treatment centers and counseling. Rarely does ... Read More...

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The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life by Laura McKowen

LISTEN – MEDIA: Book Review – Sept. 7, 2020 - Although this memoir follows Laura’s journey to sobriety, it’s not your typical addiction story. Laura has crafted a fearlessly honest presentation of her journey w... Read More...

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11-Year-Old Boy Helping Others After Losing Mother

WATCH – And the young shall lead us – Sept. 2, 2020 -“I didn’t really grow up with my mom as much as I’d hoped,” Preston told KDKA’s Kym Gable. “I lived with my grandma most of my life. The reason why is she s... Read More...

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Al-Anon: Recognizing Abuse and Those Left Behind

Program of difficult options – August 30, 2020 - Societal judgments create shame when people attempt to receive addiction recovery treatment. DePasquale said that is why some people do not reach out for help sooner. ... Read More...

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CLANCY IMISLUND: Longtime director of Midnight Mission dies

Obituary - A most famous anonymous man – Sept. 3, 2020 - Along the way, he left a lucrative career with a Beverly Hills marketing firm to become managing director of the Midnight Mission in downtown Los Angeles’ skid... Read More...

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‘We are all on the same team’: Police play softball with recovering addicts

WATCH – Hear the crack of the bat? – August 23, 2020 - A team consisting of officers from local law enforcement agencies in Washington County took on a team of individuals involved in recovery from drug and alcohol a... Read More...

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Women’s Mental Health

“Sisters are doin’ it by themselves” – August 28, 2020 - From my work at Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research, I have seen, first-hand, the danger of heightened risk for alcohol and drug abuse that has resulte... Read More...

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Quote of the Week – Ram Dass

“We are sitting under the tree of our thinking minds, wondering why we're not getting any sunshine” —Ram Dass ... Read More...

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Top 5 Questions Everyone Asks a Psychiatrist

HOW MUCH $? – August 17, 2020 - This is my 100th blogpost since I started writing Psych Unseen for Psychology Today 6 years ago. In order to commemorate the milestone, I thought I’d take a break from talking about my... Read More...

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Agency chosen by Sober Grid for addiction-recovery support campaign

Phoning it in? – August 20, 2020 - Ascent, a subsidiary of Sober Grid Inc. in Boston, has been awarded funding from the Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services Agency to deliver treatment services that... Read More...

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What Addiction Recovery Can Teach About Coping With COVID? by Sarah Allen Benton

How to be human? Humane? – August 19, 2020 - Try not to be overly reliant on people, places, and things to make you feel “OK”Acceptance is the answer to all of our problems (not always agreement)“One ... Read More...

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Iconic leader takes his leave

RIP – August 24, 2020 - “We are heartbroken at the passing of our managing director and beloved friend Clancy Imislund. He has been the heart and soul of The Midnight Mission since joining the organization in 1974. C... Read More...

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Officer assists woman with drug addiction

Good Cop, Great Cop – August 15. 2020 - Fisher, of Mahoning Township, was called to make an arrest last year for a drug offense of a Montgomery County woman. “I was investigating a prescription fraud, and my inves... Read More...

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If you do these few things every morning…

Make Your Bed – July 22, 2020 - Of course, it’s more comfortable to snuggle in your sheets and stay in bed for a few more minutes. Yet, it won’t make you any happier. Here are five simple yet powerful pract... Read More...

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Chasing the News … stone cold sober

Chasing the News ...stone cold sober Webinar hosted by William Cope Moyers“Maintaining sobriety in an era of uncertainty”A conversation discussing the pandemic, resilience and Zoom rooms! August 26, 6pmPDT, 9pmEDT... Read More...

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Mother uses book to help others after the loss of her son

Interview with author – July 27, 2020 - A: My new book, “Reclaiming My Life,” is a poignant and triumphant journey through the loss of my child to addiction. The book resonates with families who have lost love... Read More...

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New York Hotel to House 283 Homeless Men Recovering from Substance Abuse

Movin’ on up – July 24, 2020 - The city has been using hotels — which have mostly been closed or at reduced capacity during the crisis — as temporary homeless shelters for the last few months, because many city shelt... Read More...

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Influential Women: Franki Buckman, The Molly Project

WATCH – Making the world a better place... – July 13, 2020 - Professional advice: “The automotive industry, motorsports specifically, is still primarily dominated by men, especially when it comes to leadership ... Read More...

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3,000 miles for addiction recovery

Walking the walk, coast to coast – July 19, 2020 - People celebrate milestones differently. My wife and I took a cruise to Alaska to commemorate 30 years of marriage. Others do outlandish things while some prefer ... Read More...

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Quote of the Week – John Lewis

“Anchor the eternity of love in your own souland embed this planet with goodness."—John LewisFeb. 21, 1940 - July 17, 2020 ... Read More...

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RuPaul bonds with TV contestant over sobriety: ‘I wouldn’t be here today’

Harvey Milk would be proud! – July 11, 2020 - “I broke up with my fiancé of 12 years and also made a conscious decision to stop using drugs and drinking. That has been very impactful for me as a human being and as a ... Read More...

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How To Achieve Emotional Sobriety

Balancing Act As If – June 30, 2020 - The next step is recovery is emotional sobriety, or learning to deal with the uncomfortable feelings, thoughts, and behaviors that the addictive behaviors attempted to cover up o... Read More...

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