“I wasn’t aware of it all at first,” says Eileen of her son’s drug addiction. “I had other children, I was working and I was trying to keep all the balls up in the air.” Eileen, who prefers not to give her surname to protect her family’s identity, says her son became addicted to cocaine…
Support from family and friends is the most important factor in recovering from addiction, a recently published report shows. The study, published in the International Journal of Circumpolar Health on June 10, used a mixture of online and paper surveys to determine the type of barriers people living in the Northwest Territories face when accessing…
Hub operated by Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services in Sault Ste. Marie, Blind River and Sagamok Anishnawbek The Indigenous-led Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub is now open. Announced at the start of last year, this HART Hub is operated by Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services with locations in Sault Ste. Marie, Blind River and Sagamok…
Hub operated by Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services in Sault Ste. Marie, Blind River and Sagamok Anishnawbek The Indigenous-led Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub is now open. Announced at the start of last year, this HART Hub is operated by Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services with locations in Sault Ste. Marie, Blind River and Sagamok…
CINCINNATI (WKRC) – For those struggling with mental health or addiction concerns, an organization that provides peer support has free help for your path to recovery. After a serious struggle with both mental health and addiction, a man who lived through both realized he needed a different way to manage depression and anxiety. (WKRC) “I…
Choosing the right level of care for alcohol addiction recovery can seem daunting. Outpatient programs, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential treatment… How do you know which one is the right fit? Here’s the thing… The level of care someone requires is dependent upon their unique situation. Figuring that out can mean the difference between a…
“I’ve dealt with addiction, and music gives me a sense of purpose, a reason to wake up in the morning.” This inspiring quote comes from the WeAreTheMusicMakers Reddit page, a sub-Reddit for music producers, in response to the question, “Has anyone here successfully used the practice of making music to overcome an active addiction?” Addiction…
A new weekly Recovery Meeting is being launched in Laois in the New Year. The ARC Project (Addiction Recovery Community) is launching a new weekly community based recovery meeting in Portlaoise, offering a welcoming space for people in recovery from addiction, and anyone seeking to strengthen their recovery, in a supportive community setting. ARC’s approach blends…
In Grand Junction, Colorado, the Alano Club stepped up this Christmas season by hosting marathon meetings to support people battling addiction. The nearly 40-year-old organization kept its doors open around the clock on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, offering a safe space when many other resources shut down for the holidays. What Is the Alcathon…
DETROIT (WXYZ) — For many people, the holidays represent the most wonderful time of the year. But for those recovering from substance abuse, this season can be the most triggering period they face. Watch Demetrios Sanders’ video report: Holiday season brings increased relapse risk for those in addiction recovery According to the Center for Network…
