Four Financial Myths
Many people in recovery have some form of financial difficulty caused by addictive consequences including legal issues, losing jobs and, for some, just never having learned how to manage finances in the first place. Learn how to change that.
Buprenorphine / Suboxone Taper
Buprenorphine works for treatment retention, preventing opioid use at moderate or higher dose ranges, and preventing death. If you make numerous changes in your life, you can essentially ‘earn’ your way off Buprenorphine.
Treatment Planning
Treatment planning is a large component of what an addiction clinician does with people entering rehab. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment for long-term recovery, it all starts with building a solid treatment plan. Want to know more? LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION
The Introductory Clinical Evaluation
For people entering residential treatment, there is a structured process that a clinical team will follow to ask questions to learn about someone. A good team will strike a balance between both being compassionate and professional. Find out why.
Trauma Basics
Traumatic events in one’s life can alter your sense of safety, trust in other people, and basic coping. This session will shed light on a very common past which often connects to drug addiction or alcoholism later in life: the impact of trauma.
The S.A.M. Guide to Goal Setting
Goal-setting is a powerful tool in recovery. Learn why it’s important to make your growth goals Specific, Attainable and Measurable (SAM). Get in the habit of using this model and you will be able to identify, reach and track your accomplishments.
The Persecutor
Through criticism and judgment of the addicted family member, the persecutor is able to cope with feelings of guilt and fear that would otherwise seem too overwhelming to that person. Find out how to deal with The Persecutor. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION
What Makes for Quality Treatment?
As a person is struggling with active addiction, it often feels like a crisis for the entire family. The ability to slowly and methodically choose a treatment path is not always feasible. This article emphasizes some of the core traits of reputable addiction treatment centers.
Target Buprenorphine Dosing
Many people have difficulty stabilizing on buprenorphine medication. There can be different factors involved in this issue, and these should be addressed with your doctor. Learn the numbers and the things that can interfere with buprenorphine treatment. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION
Exercise 101
Substance misuse and addiction take a toll on our health. Let’s discuss the importance of developing exercise habits in recovery, and the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of having a strong exercise plan.