#MondayMotivation: Freedom To Be Happy | Weekly Meditation

Recovery, fellowship, supports, service, and a higher power enable us to have the freedom to be happy today.

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#MondayMotivation: Freedom To Be Happy | Weekly Meditation

Say No To Driving Under The Influence This 4th Of July

With the 4^th of July on its way, there’s always a fear of being caught on the road with people who are driving under the influence. 

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Say No To Driving Under The Influence This 4th Of July

Underage Drinking Statistics for the 4th of July

Underage drinking statistics prove just how much of a widespread problem alcohol abuse problem we have among teens.  

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Underage Drinking Statistics for the 4th of July

Tyler Tabor – A Life Lost : Drug Addict Dies In Jail (VIDEO)

Jail can be the unfortunate consequence of drug addiction, but it doesn’t have to be the final stop. A detox and inpatient rehabilitation at a certified medical treatment facility is crucial when it comes to recovery from drug addiction. 

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 Tyler Tabor – A Life Lost : Drug Addict Dies In Jail (VIDEO) 

The Connections Between Mental Health and Addiction

Mental health care has come into sharp focus recently, as has addiction. A recent article in the New York Times takes a look at the close relationship between the two, and how our justice system fits into the equation.

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 The Connections Between Mental Health and Addiction

#MondayMotivation: From I Can’t To I Can | Weekly Meditation

“It always seems impossible until it’s done. You can do this!” – Anonymous

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 #MondayMotivation: From I Can’t To I Can | Weekly Meditation

Top 10 Motivational Recovery Quotes – Images

Inspiring recovery quotes can provide courage, motivation, and hope whether you’re days or years away from a drink or a drug. Here are just a few of our favorite motivational quotes that we want to share with you.


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Top 10 Motivational Recovery Quotes – Images

4 Lies Addicts Tell Themselves That Prevent Long-term Recovery

Most addicts will get in the way of their own success in recovery based on the lies that they tell themselves.

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 4 Lies Addicts Tell Themselves That Prevent Long-term Recovery

New Emmy Award Winning Movie ‘Being Charlie’ Tackles Addiction

Rob Reiner’s latest movie is a departure from his typically light and funny repertoire. The Emmy Award-winning and Golden Globe-nominated director, whose portfolio includes classics like The Princess Bride and When Harry Met Sally, digs into addiction with his latest release, Being Charlie.

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 New Emmy Award Winning Movie ‘Being Charlie’ Tackles Addiction

Smokey Robinson Opens Up About Addiction

Born February 19, 1940 as William Robinson, Jr., “Smokey Joe” is a singer-­songwriter, record producer and record executive. His music career began in high school when he formed a doo-­wop group named the Five Chimes, which evolved into the group we now know as the Miracles.

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Smokey Robinson Opens Up About Addiction

Johnny Manziel Is In A Downward Spiral

Recently released Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel makes headlines again in what appears to be a growing pattern of destructive behavior.

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Johnny Manziel Is In A Downward Spiral

TEDx Video: From Prison To Capital Hill | Christopher Poulos

Christopher Poulos has overcome a tremendous amount of obstacles, which include family tragedies, losses, addiction, homelessness, and ultimately his sentence to federal prison.

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TEDx Video: From Prison To Capital Hill | Christopher Poulos

Johnny Manziel Is In A Downward Spiral

Recently released Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel makes headlines again in what appears to be a growing pattern of destructive behavior.

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Johnny Manziel Is In A Downward Spiral 

Jamie Lee Curtis Talks About Her Struggle With Painkillers

When Michael Jackson died of an overdose in 2009, Jamie Lee Curtis penned a blog on Huffington Post describing her own struggle with painkillers.

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Jamie Lee Curtis Talks About Her Struggle With Painkillers

#MondayMotivation: Love More, Hate Less | Weekly Meditation

It is human to be filled with anger, resentment, sadness, and fear when tragedy strikes or we have loss in our lives. Allowing our feelings to flow is not a sign of weakness and should be embraced so that true healing can take place.

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#MondayMotivation: Love More, Hate Less | Weekly Meditation

Bedroom Mall Exhibit Teaches Parents About Teen Drug Abuse

Many parents may not even be aware their teen is struggling with a drug abuse problem mainly because they don’t know what signs to look for. 

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Bedroom Mall Exhibit Teaches Parents About Teen Drug Abuse

VIP Syndrome May Allow Addiction To Kill Celebrities

Is the disease of addiction costing the lives of celebrities or is it preferential treatment that is really killing them? 

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 VIP Syndrome May Allow Addiction To Kill Celebrities