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Not Wanting to Hear Your Own Thoughts

Jamie Strassenburg August 28, 2020 Addiction, Health and Wellness, Trauma Leave a Comment

Recovering addicts often reflect on what it must be like to be a β€œnormal” person, who primarily deals with the negativity of outside stimulus like, β€œOh hey, my family is …

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#MeToo Bleeds into Substance Abuse: A Symbiotic Trainwreck

Jamie Strassenburg December 14, 2017 Addiction, Alcoholism, Culture, Trauma Leave a Comment

When we see yet another #MeToo headline rush past the floodgates, it’s tempting to speculate, β€œWe are living in crazy times. Why is all this sexual harassment stuff coming out ...

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PTSD Veterans Need Treatment, Not Narcotic Medication

Kate Vickery November 9, 2017 Addiction, Culture, Featured, For Loved Ones, Health and Wellness, Trauma Leave a Comment

Veteran's Day is here and it's important to recognize the individuals who fought for our country. But what exactly are we recognizing? We can say our troops are strong, powerful ...

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Safety Blanket: WRAP Therapy Prevents Relapse

Jamie Strassenburg October 1, 2017 Recovery, Relapse, Trauma Leave a Comment

Imagine yourself as a cozy human burrito. Softly enveloped in comforting blankets that wash away the fear and anxiety that tug at your soul. It's warm, and it's safe. Suddenly, ...

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The Dangerous Reality of Date Rape Drugs

Kate Vickery August 1, 2017 Addiction, Culture, Drug Addiction, Trauma Leave a Comment

``If there's anything I learned after experiencing date rape drugs, is that it can happen to anyone at any time.`` I was 20 when I heard my older sister call ...

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Dealing with Loss and Grief in Recovery

Shannon Brutsche July 24, 2017 Recovery, Trauma Leave a Comment

A teenage kid is struggling with bullying, fitting in, and feelings of depression. He scavenges his parents’ medicine cabinet to help ease his pain. He also listens to his favorite ...

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Suicide & Addiction: Finding Hope in Chester Bennington's Story

Addiction & Suicide: Becoming Numb Gives Power to Depression

Jamie Strassenburg July 21, 2017 Addiction, Culture, Featured, Trauma Leave a Comment

My body has been viscerally seized by the news of a suicide twice in my life. The first was a Thursday almost twenty years ago on May 6th, 1999, when ...

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What Alternative Therapy is Right for You?

Kate Vickery July 7, 2017 Addiction, Health and Wellness, Trauma

When you think of the word "therapy", you probably think of aΒ client sitting on a couch, the therapist sitting on aΒ chair, both discussing life problems. And while this is common ...

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Dealing with PTSD as a Loved One of an Addict

Shannon Brutsche May 24, 2017 Addiction, For Loved Ones, Health and Wellness, Trauma

You walk to your son’s room and knock on the door, hoping he’ll say he’s actually going to be home for dinner this time. There’s no answer. You know he’s ...

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Physically and Emotionally Abusive Relationships

Kate Vickery May 22, 2017 Addiction, Alcoholism, Trauma

Β  Do All Alcoholics Have Domestic Abuse Issues? Not entirely... Not all alcoholics are physically and emotionally abusive,Β and not all abusive people are alcoholics. It's pretty clear that most adults ...

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Interesting to think about this quote in terms of Interesting to think about this quote in terms of couples going to rehab πŸ€” Can't really focus on your own recovery when a significant other takes your attention
Watch our New Start alumni video, "Throwing Scisso Watch our New Start alumni video, "Throwing Scissors," where Freddie and Ashley discuss what it's like going through treatment as a couple. Available on IGTV and Youtube πŸŽ₯
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Check out our new alumni video on IGTV πŸ“½ Mark t Check out our new alumni video on IGTV πŸ“½ Mark talks about the importance of being present and checked in
Eckhart Tolle talks about being present a lot, and Eckhart Tolle talks about being present a lot, and why it’s key to letting go of resentments πŸ‘ŒπŸ»
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