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Recovery Gifts That Support Sobriety

Recovery Gifts That Support Sobriety

Finding the perfect Christmas gift for someone in recovery is much easier than one might think.  Like any gift-buying objective, finding something that is personal to the receiver will warm their heart and put a big smile on their face. 10 Extraordinary Gift Ideas for Someone in Recovery Whether you wrap it in a box, arrange it gift-basket style, or stuff it in a bag; these gifts are easy to

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Lindsay Lohan a Changed Woman

Lindsay Lohan a Changed Woman

Lindsay Lohan is determined to convince her fans that she is a changed woman, and that she has put her drug and alcohol abuse behind her. In a post treatment interview with Oprah, Lindsay explained what she was going through when she was sentenced, serving time in jail and in recovery. Lohan made it clear that in the past she wasn’t ready for recovery, but that this time is different.

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Naloxone is Saving Addict’s Lives in Scotland

Naloxone is saving lives in Scotland, where they give out take home kits of the drug to addicts. Naloxone is a drug used to counter the effects of opiate overdose, for example heroin or morphine overdose. The number of kits given out in 2012-2013 went up by 10%, and according to David Liddell, the director of the Scottish Drugs Forum, because of National Naloxone Programme there have been 365 opiate overdose reversals in the past 2 years. Community Safety Minister Roseanna Cunningham said: “While not

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That 70’s Show Star Lisa Robin Kelly Dies Suddenly in Rehab

Lisa Robin Kelly, also known as Laurie Forman, Eric Forman’s malicious older sister on the popular sitcom That 70’s Show, passed away August 14th while in rehab. She was just 43 years old. She had recently admitted herself to rehab in California, where she died unexpectedly in her sleep. The autopsy is back but inconclusive, and the toxicology report will not be available for another couple of months. According to

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Is there a difference betwen a slip and a relapse?

Is There a Difference Between a Slip and a Relapse?

A relapse is a large part of many people’s experience in recovery. It is nothing to be ashamed of. A Relapse, by definition, happens when a person goes back or regresses from progress in recovery. After reading this article, we hope you’ll have more information on relapse prevention. To purely abstain from drugs and not address the issues substance abuse has caused in your life and simply use again would

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Philadelphia PRO-ACT Addiction Recovery Walk 2013

The PRO-ACT Recovery Walk 2013

Steps to Recovery is proud to announce that we are sponsoring the PRO-ACT Recovery Walk 2013. The purpose of this annual walk is to provide hope for recovery. PRO-ACT aims to help reduce the stigma of addiction while educating the public. PRO-ACT also uses this opportunity to honor those who provide recovery services as well as the people who have not survived this all too often fatal disease. Taking place

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If These 3 Celebrities Were Able to Conquer Addiction, You Can Too

There is always a lot to say about addiction news in today’s world. Addiction rates are soaring and so many people are suffering. To put a more positive spin on things for a minute, here are 3 celebrities who were able to beat addiction. Josh Hamilton is a former #1 pick in the MLB draft. He was a once-in-a-generation talent coming out of high school. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays

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8 Tools to Help Your Teen Cope With Peer Pressure

Peer pressure can cause good kids to make bad choices. Here are 8 ways to support your teen in making good decisions when faced with peer pressure. Frequently we hear how a teen used to be such a nice kid until they started hanging out with so-and-so. Yes, the wrong crowd. Everyone knows about the wrong crowd. We’re surrounded by peer pressure every day in a variety of different ways, from the unknown forces of

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Don’t Keep Your Child’s Addiction a Secret

An important story from the New York Times that all parents should take time to read. Don’t keep your child’s addiction a secret, ask for support for yourself and for them. Almost two years ago my wife and I became aware that our 22-year-old son, William, was using heroin. At the time he was already seeing a psychotherapist. Over the next two years we added an addiction psychiatrist, out-patient treatment,

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The Anonymous People Philadelphia Premiere

As a gold sponsor of this event, Steps to Recovery is excited to announce the Philadelphia premiere of The Anonymous People. With two thirds of American families being affected by addiction, it’s time to stand up and let the world know that even though this illness has no cure, it does have a solution. There are 23.5 million Americans living in long-term recovery, and some of us are ready to

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