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Addiction Symptoms: Do I Have A Problem?

Shannon Brutsche October 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 October 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 October 4, 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 September 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 September 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 September 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 August 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 ...

How to Tell if Someone is Physically Dependent on Drugs or Alcohol

Shannon Brutsche August 29, 2019 Addiction, Alcoholism, Detox, Drug Addiction Leave a Comment

Let’s say it’s Friday and you’re looking to wind down from the work week, so you grab a drink at the bar down the street from your apartment on your ...

Going Back to School after Addiction Recovery

Shannon Brutsche August 28, 2019 Addiction, Culture Leave a Comment

It’s the end of August, so you’re probably at capacity for how many back-to-school reminders you can take. For most people, the transition back to school isn’t very complicated. Classes ...

Discovery: Can This Gene Mutation Increase Your Risk of Addiction?

Shannon Brutsche August 21, 2019 Addiction, Alcoholism Leave a Comment

When I was four or five years old, I was convinced there was a whole soft, fluffy world in the clouds. When you grow up, you would somehow be able ...

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