13 Overdoses In One Weekend in Delray Beach, FL

In late July, a series of overdoses in Delray Beach left two people dead. Police have speculated that fentanyl was the culprit.

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  13 Overdoses In One Weekend in Delray Beach, FL

How The HIPAA Law Protects Patients

Your loved one has decided to come to treatment, yay! We are very excited to be able to help your loved one on their journey in recovery. As they take this brave step, you begin to have a feeling of relief! But perhaps you also have a little fear and maybe a few questions like, “Did they make it through the Admissions process?” or “Will they need more shampoo?”

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How The HIPAA Law Protects Patients

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

How to Perform An Alcohol Or Drug Intervention

An alcohol or drug intervention is aimed towards people who are struggling with substance abuse issues and need help fast. An intervention should be performed by a professional along with loved ones.  

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 How to Perform An Alcohol Or Drug Intervention

Bret Boone Talks About Alcoholism In New Book, Home Game

He played primarily for the Seattle Mariners, but also had stints with the Cincinnati Reds and Minnesota Twins. By the 2005 season, his statistics had plummeted, and after just 14 games with the Twins that season, he left the sport and never came back.

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Bret Boone Talks About Alcoholism In New Book, Home Game

This Is What Addicts Want You To Know (VIDEO)

Whether you are an addict or not, addiction is still a big part of your life, and you may not even know it. Addicts are people with a deadly disease, and we want to share some things we want you to know.


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This Is What Addicts Want You To Know (VIDEO)

FARR, Florida Association of Recovery Residences, Helps Improve Sober Homes

Families are concerned about their neighborhood’s safety as they discover more and more sober homes popping up in their communities. 

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FARR, Florida Association of Recovery Residences, Helps Improve Sober Homes

‘Affluenza’ Teen Update: Ethan Couch Detained

Ethan Couch was detained in the town of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Reports state that Couch’s cell phone might have led the authorities to his and his mother’s location.

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‘Affluenza’ Teen Update: Ethan Couch Detained

How To Stay Clean And Sober During Christmas

Christmas is relatively stressful for most people, but for the alcoholic and/or addict early in recovery, it can be crippling. 

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How To Stay Clean And Sober During Christmas

Motivational Meditation Monday: Keep Calm & Build Relationships

“Nothing is perfect. Life is messy. Relationships are complex. Outcomes are uncertain. People are irrational.” – Hugh Mackay

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 Motivational Meditation Monday: Keep Calm & Build Relationships

SoberStock 2015: 11th Annual Sober Fun Event Hosted in Florida

SoberStock 2015 was this past weekend!  The 11^th annual sober fun event was a huge hit for recovering alcoholics and their families as they gathered to rejoice and celebrate life in sobriety.

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 SoberStock 2015: 11th Annual Sober Fun Event Hosted in Florida

Are They Using? Signs of Lying In Active Addiction – The Watershed

There are some certain signs of lying that can be a major tip off that your loved one may be using substances.

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 Are They Using? Signs of Lying In Active Addiction – The Watershed

New ABC Family Series ‘Recovery Road’ Talks About Teen Addiction

 Finally a TV series that will be bringing light to teen addiction! ABC Family to Air Recovery Road.


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 New ABC Family Series ‘Recovery Road’ Talks About Teen Addiction

What Is People Pleasing and How Can I Stop?

People pleasing can often go seen as a more courteous accommodation when in reality it is a character defect.  Finding inner confidence and being able to implement that into your daily life can help improve a wide range of areas when it comes to your job, family life, or relationships.

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 What Is People Pleasing and How Can I Stop?

Is That the Sound of….Holiday Approaching???

Here are some suggestions for making this the BEST holiday season EVER!

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 Is That the Sound of….Holiday Approaching???

Chet Hanks: Tom Hanks Son Reveals Struggle As Cocaine Addict

Addiction is a chronic brain disease that incapacitates the sufferer from living a manageable life in society.

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 Chet Hanks: Tom Hanks Son Reveals Struggle As Cocaine Addict

Nikkie Duran’s Story: Turning Tragedy Into Hope

This is how one sister turned tragedy into hope.

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 Nikkie Duran’s Story: Turning Tragedy Into Hope

Hunter Biden, Vice President’s Son Was Dismissed from Navy for Cocaine

US Vice President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, has an outstanding background that places him on a pedestal as a courageous, hardworking, and dedicated citizen.

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Hunter Biden, Vice President’s Son Was Dismissed from Navy for Cocaine

Kratom Addiction Claimed The Life Of Ian Mautner

Before Ian Mautner's untimely death, he was addicted to Kratom.

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 Kratom Addiction Claimed The Life Of Ian Mautner

The Addict’s Mom Helps Break the Stigma of Addiction

 In today’s society, parents are known for coming together in times of crisis to ask themselves how to overcome addiction once it has torn through and destroyed the lives of their family members.

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The Addict’s Mom Helps Break the Stigma of Addiction