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Finding a Good Treatment Facility: 6 Questions You Should Ask

Shannon Brutsche 11/07/2019 Detox, Recovery, Residential Leave a Comment

Looking for addiction treatment can be scary, stressful, and expensive. You know you need rehab, but you’re not sure what that really means or how to find it. On top ...

Addiction Side Effects: Why Can’t I Fall Asleep?

Shannon Brutsche 10/31/2019 Health and Wellness Leave a Comment

No one likes laying in bed for hours, feeling tired but unable to fall asleep. With each hour that passes, the frustration increases as you angrily groan, “Why can’t I ...

Checklist: How to Prepare Yourself for Treatment

Shannon Brutsche 10/24/2019 Detox, Recovery, Residential Leave a Comment

So you’ve finally made the decision to get help — or at least came to the realization that you might need help. Admitting there’s a problem is a huge step. ...

Addiction Symptoms: Do I Have A Problem?

Shannon Brutsche 10/17/2019 Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug Addiction Leave a Comment

When you see someone in a full-blown addiction, it’s easy to disassociate. On your drive home from work, you pass by a homeless man sleeping on the dirty street corner ...

Why You Should Be Celebrating World Mental Health Day

Shannon Brutsche 10/10/2019 Culture, For Loved Ones, Health and Wellness Leave a Comment

Empathy and empowerment. These are things we preach about daily but still fatally struggle with, especially when considering those who suffer from mental illness and addiction. You don’t even have ...

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Preventing Relapse: Why Aftercare in Recovery is Crucial

Shannon Brutsche 10/04/2019 Recovery, Relapse Leave a Comment

First thing’s first: let’s get rid of the notion of being “fixed.” There is no instant, easy, or permanent fix in addiction recovery. It just doesn’t work that way. Recovery ...

Mysterious Vaping Illness: Should I Stop Vaping?

Shannon Brutsche 09/25/2019 Culture, Health and Wellness Leave a Comment

If you’ve put any bit of attention into the news lately, you’ve undoubtedly seen the distressing headlines about a mysterious vaping illness. Vapes used to be associated with a transition ...

Teen Substance Abuse: What To Do If Your Child Is Struggling With Substance Abuse

Shannon Brutsche 09/19/2019 Addiction, For Loved Ones Leave a Comment

Ask any parent what they think about parenting and almost every single one of them will say it’s rewarding and their greatest accomplishment. But parenting is scary. You’re responsible for ...

Finding a Job After Addiction Treatment

Shannon Brutsche 09/12/2019 Culture, Recovery Leave a Comment

Addiction derails your life. There’s no way around it. And we’re not talking about an unexpected flat tire or running out of gas. Addiction is the high speed train heading ...

Is My Child Struggling with Substance Abuse?

Shannon Brutsche 08/30/2019 Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, For Loved Ones Leave a Comment

Love is blinding — especially when it comes to your child. Children are seen as a parent’s greatest accomplishment, and virtually every parent will have no qualms with boasting about ...

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