Jenna O: An Honest Chance – July 2026 Alumni Spotlight
5/2/2024 – I crashed my car and wound up on crutches with bruised ribs and an even more bruised ego. Nothing was coming to save me. Not time.…
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Sean R: The Bedtime Stories I Almost Missed – June 2026 Alumni Spotlight
When I was asked to write this column, I was a little taken aback. Me? How could I possibly be asked to write something that is supposed to…
Read moreIs an Intervention Right for My Loved One?
A thoughtfully planned intervention is a structured, compassionate conversation intended to help a loved one recognize the impact of their substance use and accept support. Families should consider…
Read moreGaming Dangers & Addiction in Teens: How to Help
The article addresses teen gaming addiction, distinguishing it from a hobby by focusing on behavioral patterns like loss of control and negative impacts on school, sleep, and relationships,…
Read moreUnderstanding Social Media Addiction in Teens and Adolescents
The article addresses the growing concern of social media addiction in teens, defining it as compulsive technology use that, unlike normal screen time, results in loss of control,…
Read moreWhat Parents Should Know: Addiction to Screens
This article addresses the growing concern of screen addiction in children and teenagers, emphasizing the need for parents to differentiate between heavy use and genuine addiction characterized by…
Read moreWhat Exactly Does One Day at a Time Mean?
The phrase “One Day at a Time” is a central philosophy in addiction recovery, offering a powerful, manageable strategy for daily sobriety when the thought of “forever” clean…
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