A Blog Filled with Numbers – Resident’s Success
I know, I know – very few people get excited about numbers, statistics and percentages the way I do. However,…
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Exposure Outings During Residential Treatment
Residential treatment can oftentimes feel like a “bubble.” Because our residents are under 24 hour supervision and accompanied every time…
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The Dangers of Fentanyl and Carfentanil – Synthetic Opioid Analgesics
Fentanyl – Is a powerful synthetic opioid analgesic that is 50 -100 times stronger than Morphine. It was originally used…
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What is Oxycodone?
Oxycodone is a prescription medication from a doctor that is used to treat medical conditions such as moderate to severe…
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How To Cope with Addiction in Marriage
Life throws some major curveballs at you, doesn’t it? One of the hardest is when your spouse struggles with substance misuse. You wonder if your marriage will survive, how their addiction got so out of control, and what you can do to help. The uncertainty and chaos can feel overwhelming. But there is hope.
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Balance Your Life, AToN’s 5th Foundation
We can strive for balance, looking for middle ground. We need balance between work and play, between thinking and feeling, between…
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Alternative Options for Pain Management
Pharmacotherapy Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) Aspirin Naproxen Ketoprofen Acetaminophen – relieves moderate pain but it doesn’t reduce inflammation Opioids –…
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Creativity in Recovery
Creativity can be a useful tool in recovery. Some may already be creative and may be using creativity in many…
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Individualized Treatment
The term “individualized treatment” is a popular buzzword that you will often see touted by multiple treatment centers. This buzzword…
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Early Recovery: Making New Friends
All your friends were once strangers. A slightly intimidating dynamic can come into your life in early recovery: Making new…
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