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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. Our goal is to bring awareness of the disease 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 the Links: PTSD and Substance Use DisorderUnderstanding PTSD Once known as “shell shock,” PTSD is a mental health condition that can affect anyone who has experienced a traumatic event. Trauma triggers our bodies to respond to anxiety and stress, releasing coping chemicals. Most people recover … |
What is the timeline for benzo withdrawal symptoms?
As with any drug, once you take your last Xanax or Valium - whether you intend to quit for good or you've just run out...
Why can’t an addict stop using drugs? When just quitting isn’t enough
If you follow social media and engage with any news outlets, then stories of addiction inevitably bring out a singular...
Cunning, baffling, powerful: Why can’t an alcoholic stop drinking?
Booze flows freely in our society, but not everyone who drinks is an alcoholic. In fact, many people who imbibe, and...
Rehab or AA: What’s the best way to get and stay sober?
You've identified you have a drinking problem, and you're ready to do something about it. Now, you're wondering, what...
Detox vs. rehab: Making the best choice for long-term sobriety
If you've identified a need to do something about a drug or an alcohol problem, you've got some decisions to make. One...
RECOVERY 101: What are the Twelve Traditions?
The readings at various 12 Step recovery meetings are plentiful, regardless of the fellowship - but newcomers often...
Financial guru Jeff Sekinger discovers a new way of life through recovery
It's a week before Christmas, and financial guru Jeff Sekinger marvels at how much has changed over the past three...
Program coordinator Nancy Dabbs reflects on two decades of Cornerstone service
For 20 years, minus a couple while she was employed elsewhere, Nancy Dabbs has had a ringside seat to it all at...
A Christmas miracle: Stepping Stone to Recovery offers inmates treatment
On any other Tuesday, the courtroom of the Honorable Judge William Brewer, located on the second floor of the Blount...
A sober New Year’s resolution: Keeping or breaking it can be beneficial
You don't have to be an alcoholic to make a sober New Year's resolution, but if you're struggling to get a handle on...
Cornerstone’s Howard Bowlin reflects on (almost!) 41 years of sobriety
The final six months of 1979 were some of the darkest of Howard Bowlin's life. Today, the spiritual advisor, military...
Drug and alcohol treatment concerns: Will rehab be on my record?
While there's absolutely no shame in seeking help at a drug and alcohol treatment center, those who do sometimes...