The ability to exercise self-control and resist temptation is a key to maintaining a new behavior. We exert self-control when we resist the urge to consume alcohol or eat an extra slice of chocolate ...

Freedom House, part of Volunteers of America Mid-States, provides residential addiction recovery services and support for mothers caring for children. Kara Beckley, a former client, successfully ...

When I look back on my journey, I’m reminded of how much can change when you are able to ask for, and receive, help. My name is Dr. Christopher Schenewerk. I am a physician, a father, and a person in ...

The Bridges Recovery Shelter in Burlington will have clinicians on site, as well as recovery group meetings and peer-to-peer support.

One of the biggest barriers for people to reach out for help with battling substance use disorders is the stigma that comes with admitting you are addicted. Whether it is you that has a substance use ...

Dear Eric: I’ve just turned 40 this past year. The last 15 years I was in a horrible drug addiction. I lied and hurt and did terrible things to a lot of people, especially my family. About eight years ...

Local nonprofit, Healing Transitions, is currently helping more than 450 people with drug and alcohol recovery. With the help of the newest housing facility, leaders believe it will fill the most ...

It was the fall of 1971 when Fr. Ed Reading, just ordained a transitional deacon at the age of 25 in the Diocese of Paterson in New Jersey, decided to spend his diaconate year serving in a recovery ...

Pennsylvania nonprofit Be a Part of the Conversation is launching recovery programs and parent partnership services in southern Delaware for families affected by addiction.

Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe has been open about his struggle with alcohol and tobacco addiction. Here is how the ...

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