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. |
Rehab for Christmas: A gift suggestion for the addict or alcoholic in your life
Have you thought about drug rehab for Christmas? No, not you personally - although there are worst places you could...
ETAADAC conference educates and rejuvenates professionals in the addiction recovery field
Erin Borden (from left), Wayne Terrazas and Pam Spindel at the 2019 Smoky Mountain Conference of ETAADAC. In November...
Race for Recovery and Susannah’s House: A partnership to give hope to addicted mothers
They arrive broken by addiction, the scorn and derision of a cold and misunderstanding society weighing them down like...
YUCK MOUTH: Alcohol is doing what to my body?!?
Alcohol Is Doing What To My Body?!? Just in case you need another reason to examine whether you might have a drinking...
A SECOND CHANCE: Blount County inmates receive the gift of addiction treatment in lieu of incarceration
For Jamie*, the realization that addiction ruled every aspect of her life came in a court-ordered Narcotics Anonymous...
Such sweet sorrow: A growing number of families lament addiction through obituaries
What do you want your obituary to say? That’s something most of us don’t give a lot of thought to, especially when...
On a trail down by the river: Cornerstone alumni, staff members and volunteers build a path for patient serenity
This time of year, the only clear view of the Little River is from the patio adjacent to the dining hall at...
Un sobrio Cinco de Mayo: How to party without booze on one of the biggest drinking days of the year
The irony of Cinco de Mayo? In Mexico, home of the culture that’s co-opted for a Bacchanalian celebration every May 5,...
Ten signs you may be addicted to opioids
In 2012, medical professionals dispensed more than 255 million prescriptions for opioids. That came to 81.3...
Ten signs you may be drinking too much
Lush. Rummy. Stewbum. Tosspot. Drunkard. Alcoholic. They all amount to the same thing: colloquial descriptions of an...
Ten Signs of Binge Drinking: How Much Is Too Much?
There are a lot of terms associated with the consumption of alcohol, but not all of them equate to alcoholism. Binge...
What should you know before going to rehab or treatment?
The first step was the hardest, but now the panic has set in: What in the world, you may be wondering, have you gotten...