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. |
Can you leave drug rehab? Helping reluctant patients make a smart choice
No one likes the idea of being held against his or her will, so when it comes to considering addiction and alcoholism...
Communication conundrum: Can you have your cell phone in rehab?
It's probably one of the top questions admissions counselors at drug and alcohol treatment centers get asked by...
Deciding to get better: Can you do outpatient drug rehab?
If you're wrestling with a drug or alcohol problem, but you feel like a 30-day stay at a treatment center is more than...
Tips on avoiding COVID fatigue and staying sober during the coronavirus
Staying sober during the coronavirus has been a challenge for eight months now, and while news of a possible vaccine...
Why are the Holidays so Hard for Those in Recovery?
It's supposed to be a time of peace, joy, and goodwill, but far too often, we find ourselves asking, "Why are the...
A virtual recovery tour: One woman’s strategy for maintaining sobriety during the coronavirus
Ashley M. (last name withheld out of respect for a recovery tradition) knows a thing or two about maintaining sobriety...
Caregiver conundrum: ‘Which addiction treatment center should I refer patients to?’
For the majority of patients, primary care providers have no problem recommending additional medical care for problems...
Understanding addiction treatment: How does drug rehab work?
If your only exposure to drug and alcohol treatment comes from film and television, where patients are miraculously...
Making time for treatment: How long are drug rehab programs?
If you find yourself wondering, "How long are drug rehab programs?," you might want to reframe the question: How long...
Employee profile: As a man once broken by addiction, Curtis Trotter now helps put others back together
It's a marvelous thing, watching Curtis T. work his magic. To be fair to his peers in the clinical side of Cornerstone...
Getting the addiction treatment you need: How effective is drug rehab?
You know there's a problem, but whether you're inquiring about addiction treatment for yourself or a loved one, you...
Getting the help you need: What drug rehab centers accept Medicaid?
More than 20 percent of Americans are enrolled in a government-assistance health plan, and because their eligibility...