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Life After Rehab: Now What?

Jamie Strassenburg 01/14/2019 Addiction, Health and Wellness, Recovery, Relapse Leave a Comment

Going to rehab is hard enough. But actually staying sober afterward? Without any guidance? Aside from feeling a little daunting (one day at a time), a lack of direction in ...

Why Did My Boyfriend Get Me into Drugs?

Jamie Strassenburg 12/26/2018 Addiction, Drug Addiction, Health and Wellness, Recovery, Residential Leave a Comment

It’s a sad tale, and unfortunately all too common. The stage: a relatively normal, functional girl grows up in a loving and secure home. She ambles through life learning how ...

Relapse Dreams: Cause for Concern?

Jamie Strassenburg 11/29/2018 Addiction, Detox, Featured, Health and Wellness, Recovery, Relapse, Residential Leave a Comment

“La la, just going to treatment, minding my own business, working the steps like they taught me…” When BAM! You jolt awake into a cold sweat, bewildered and utterly confused ...

Who Answers Addiction Help Lines?

Jamie Strassenburg 11/16/2018 Addiction, For Loved Ones, Health and Wellness Leave a Comment

Making the decision to accept help SHOULD be the most difficult part of getting help for addicts. After all, it’s not easy to move through the stages of change toward ...

Being Honest to Family About Your Recovery

Jamie Strassenburg 11/09/2018 Health and Wellness, Recovery Leave a Comment

Working a program requires a unique head space. It’s like all normal decision-making gets turned upside down, and recovering addicts find themselves reeling and relying on counselors for how to …

The Small Window for Addicts Wanting Help

Jamie Strassenburg 11/01/2018 Addiction, For Loved Ones, Recovery Leave a Comment

The mind of an addict is chaotic. Even once they’ve hit rock bottom (or somewhere close), the rational mind remains chained beneath chemical dependency. Addiction hijacks the brain in a …

Separating the Addict from Their Addict Behavior

Jamie Strassenburg 10/19/2018 Addiction, For Loved Ones, Health and Wellness Leave a Comment

One of the most gut-wrenching results of addiction is how it turns people we love into strangers. Somewhere along the line, loved ones who once thrived with shining personal traits ...

What are Levels of Care in Rehab?

Jamie Strassenburg 10/12/2018 Addiction, Alcoholism, Detox, Drug Addiction, For Loved Ones, Recovery, Residential Leave a Comment

“My son/daughter needs help.” “I can't keep doing this… it’s time to get right.” Either of these sound familiar? For most families and people who struggle with addiction, the need ...

Avoiding Treatment: What are Stages of Change?

Jamie Strassenburg 10/02/2018 Addiction, Featured, Recovery Leave a Comment

We all know the story… and perhaps have acted it out a few times ourselves, too. Some substance habit causes major life problems, yet somehow rehab gets put off over ...

Does AA Work if You Aren’t Spiritual?

Jamie Strassenburg 09/14/2018 Addiction, Alcoholism, Recovery Leave a Comment

Despite what members may claim, the Alcoholics Anonymous fellowship isn’t necessarily for everyone. But the group boasts an effective guide for recovery that has helped many alcoholics stay sober long ...

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