Addiction & Recovery Articles
from Cornerstone of Recovery
At Cornerstone of Recovery, we believe that there is more to treatment than helping people recover from drug and alcohol addiction. The goal of our addiction recovery articles is to bring awareness to families and our communities, help people recognize the signs of addiction early, understand the treatment options, and, most importantly, be inspired by stories that show that life in recovery is possible.
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Understanding Schema Therapy in AddictionAddiction is a complex and challenging issue that affects millions of people worldwide. It can take many forms, such as substance abuse or addictive behaviors, and often has deep-rooted psychological causes. |
Activity Therapy a beneficial recovery tool in both physical and mental health
Activity Therapy is a nebulous term that can mean a great many things depending on the context in which it’s applied,...
Thanksgiving in Recovery
There’s a saying in recovery circles that “a grateful addict will never use,” and if any holiday is tailor-made for...
Happy Thanksgiving: A reflection on gratitude, from the Cornerstone family
Gratitude is an ephemeral emotion that ebbs and flows like tides on a sand-scoured beach. As an organization that...
MEET THE CORNERSTONE FAMILY: Kimberly Bonta, Director of Ohio operations
EDITOR'S NOTE: It may seem odd to spotlight an employee on her last day with the company, but Kimberly Bonta's work...
10 Things to Know About Your Loved One’s Recovery this Holiday Season
When your loved ones gather around the holiday table this season, the elephant in the room may very well be the newly...
SOBRIETY 101: What happens at recovery meetings, how did they start and why are they necessary?
With so many references to recovery meetings by those who are working on obtaining or maintaining sobriety, it's...
Inpatient vs. outpatient addiction treatment: Which is the best choice for me?
After an addict or an alcoholic decides to do something about his or her problem, the most important question they’ll...
Why should I go to rehab now? We’ve got nine good reasons
It’s Christmas Eve, you’re barely hanging on to your sanity and you’re desperate for the nudge you need to make that...
Outgoing UR Director Dennis Collett finds recovery and a career at Cornerstone
A NOTE FROM STEVE: It may seem odd to profile an employee who’s retiring, but Dennis Collett isn’t just any employee....
‘Why should I give up drugs and alcohol for the new year?’ Nine reasons
Maybe it’s a question you ask yourself every Dec. 31, or perhaps it’s only been on your mind for a few weeks or...
Addiction in the workplace: How can I help employees with an alcohol or drug problem?
Let’s get down to brass tacks, as they say: If you’re a business owner, executive, manager, team leader or decision...
So you’ve already given up on your New Year’s resolution to stay sober. What now?
The first month of a new year hasn't even reached the halfway point, but you've already given up on your New Year's...