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. |
Gardening therapy in addiction recovery takes root at Cornerstone
When individuals struggling with a drug and alcohol problem consider rehab, gardening therapy in addiction recovery...
Get help now: How drug and alcohol treatment can make you a better employee
If you’re putting off getting help for a substance abuse problem because of concern you might lose your job, consider...
Should I go to rehab away from home? Five reasons why the answer is yes
There are a lot of factors to take into consideration when choosing the right drug and alcohol rehab for you, and...
MEET THE FAMILY! Program Coordinator Jessica Rains leads by example
It’s been four years since Jessica Rains, the Newcomers Program Coordinator at Cornerstone of Recovery, stood on the...
Is your spouse an alcoholic? Five ways you can help them — and yourself
Is your spouse an alcoholic? In some marriages, the answer is a clear-cut and definitive "yes." If she polishes off a...
Knoxville Top Workplaces Awards recognizes Cornerstone of Recovery
Cornerstone of Recovery has been awarded a Knoxville Top Workplaces 2020 honor by the Knoxville News Sentinel. The...
Stepping Stone to Recovery now in network with UnitedHealthcare Community Plans
Blount County-based drug and alcohol treatment center Stepping Stone to Recovery will begin accepting TennCare...
Freedom from addiction: July Fourth ruminations from Cornerstone of Recovery
What does “freedom from addiction” truly mean? On this birthday celebration for the United States of America, that’s a...
SOBRIETY 101: Sobriety medallions do more than mark periods of abstinence
Coin, chip, key tag, medallion: “It’s not a badge of membership,” according to those distributing them at recovery...
Meet the Family! Michael Wildsmith reflects on IT transformation, HIPAA evolution
In this day and age, 15 years is a long time to commit to one place of employment. Given the changes in the way...
‘How do you keep people in addiction treatment?’ We don’t. Recovery does
We’re often asked by concerned loved ones, “How do you keep people in addiction treatment?” It’s a legitimate concern...
H.A.L.T.! In the name of your recovery, and hit the reset button
There's an acronym recovering addicts hear early on: H.A.L.T. It stands for "Hungry, Angry, Lonely and Tired." It's a...