Read more about the article The Family Dynamics Of Addiction
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The Family Dynamics Of Addiction

"Tough love" is a phrase that is often associated with addiction, particularly when it comes to families. Parents, brothers, sisters and beyond often choose to exercise estrangement as a coping…

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Read more about the article Sober Bars Are Rising In Popularity
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Sober Bars Are Rising In Popularity

On the surface, it seems impossible to envision a "bar" without alcohol. Traditionally, they have always been known as drinking establishments; where people can mingle, dance, play games and socialize.…

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Read more about the article How To Date Someone In Recovery
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How To Date Someone In Recovery

We often write our blogs speaking to people who may have gone through an addiction. But it is also important to address those around the person who may be suffering.…

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Read more about the article Entering Recovery As A Couple
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Entering Recovery As A Couple

It's an interesting scenario and one that is certainly unconventional for our industry. But we believe in promoting any type of addiction treatment that has shown success and, as NBC…

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How Social Media Inhibits Sobriety

Social media channels like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram can certainly serve a lot of good when it comes to recovery. As we've mentioned before on our blogs, many viral movements like Dry January use these…

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NPR Calls Out ‘Ethical Recovery Crisis’

We've reported many times about recovery facilities that follow unscrupulous practices. It is a sad reality, but it is something that is common in every industry and ours is not…

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Read more about the article ‘California Sober’ Becomes New Trend
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‘California Sober’ Becomes New Trend

There are, of course, different levels of sobriety. Some people never touch drugs, but do occasionally partake in social drinking. Others abstain from any harmful substance altogether (our preferred method).…

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Read more about the article Recovery Clinics Now Receiving COVID Vaccines
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Recovery Clinics Now Receiving COVID Vaccines

It's a point we mentioned in a previous blog and now it appears as though COVID-19 vaccinations are coming through for residents and employees of recovery facilities. Massachusetts actually made…

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Read more about the article What Is The Recovery Industry’s ‘New Normal’ In 2021?
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What Is The Recovery Industry’s ‘New Normal’ In 2021?

"Adapting" was most certainly one of the key terms flying around in 2020. With an unexpected pandemic and immediate quarantines, people were forced to pivot at a moment's notice; adapting…

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Read more about the article Knitting Becomes New Recovery Tool
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Knitting Becomes New Recovery Tool

There are countless outlets that people can channel their energies into while overcoming an addiction. And one of the more interesting ones to emerge as of late, concerns fabric and…

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Read more about the article Evaluating Virtual Recovery Support
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Evaluating Virtual Recovery Support

It's hard to believe that we're now close to a year of home quarantining. The COVID-19 health pandemic drastically changed the way our world operates and the recovery industry, in particular,…

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Read more about the article Virtual ‘Sober Squads’ Emerge During COVID-19
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Virtual ‘Sober Squads’ Emerge During COVID-19

At Valley Recovery Center, we cater specifically to men in our sober living homes. But that doesn't mean we can't draw inspiration from things happening within the "Mommy Culture." On that…

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Read more about the article Mind-Body Recovery Solutions
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Mind-Body Recovery Solutions

Is there a perfect solution for overcoming addictions? Unfortunately, no. But there are many methods that have proved to be successful; some conventional, some a little less conventional. In the…

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Read more about the article Recovery Through Virtual Fitness Classes
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Recovery Through Virtual Fitness Classes

Resilience has become a major tool for people dealing with the challenges of 2020. Sure, COVID-19 and homebound quarantines have made it more difficult to keep up with previous routines. But people…

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Read more about the article How Mobile Health Clinics Are Helping The Addiction Fight
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How Mobile Health Clinics Are Helping The Addiction Fight

Though it may be hard to believe, recovery options aren't quite as widespread as people realize. And the COVID-19 pandemic has only worsened that situation, particularly when you consider rural…

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Read more about the article Recognizing Sober October
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Recognizing Sober October

As you may recall, last month signified National Recovery Month; which, of course, is a very important movement. Now that trend is continuing with another theme that can hopefully reduce…

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Read more about the article White House Kicks Off New #BeDrugFree Campaign
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White House Kicks Off New #BeDrugFree Campaign

U.S. politics are certainly in the midst of an explosive time. But beyond the debates and strife between the parties, we did want to call out a movement that the Office…

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Read more about the article Tarot Cards As A Recovery Tool
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Tarot Cards As A Recovery Tool

We certainly don't judge anyone on the methods they use to get clean. And though the fortune teller-based tarot cards have their critics, they apparently have worked as a recovery tool…

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Read more about the article Guitars Are Inspiring People In Recovery
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Guitars Are Inspiring People In Recovery

We all know that music can have a tremendous impact on those going through recovery. In fact, we even have our own multi-instrumentalist on staff to help people at our…

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