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. |
Schema therapy: Helping misplaced mental ‘index cards’ find a new home
It’s not a word that’s used in casual parlance, nor does it roll easy off the tongue, but Schema therapy has a...
Fitness therapy and addiction recovery: A proven combination of success
On the surface, a gym on the campus of a drug and alcohol treatment facility might seem an odd addition. With a little...
Trauma unwound: EMDR therapy uses eye movement to process pain
Recovering from trauma is never a walk in the park, but one of the most powerful tools to help patients do so, EMDR...
MEET THE CORNERSTONE FAMILY: Nathan Blanton, Director of Nursing
EDITOR'S NOTE: A few months ago, Cornerstone of Recovery CEO Steve McGrew asked for some thoughts on giving everyone...
Jill’s journey: Cornerstone Railroad Program coordinator travels from addiction’s darkness to helping others recover
As the Railroad Program Coordinator at Cornerstone of Recovery, Jill Burbidge serves as a living example of the power...
The Railroad Program at Cornerstone of Recovery: A history of proven success
Just as the expansion of the railroad led to the opening of the American West and the growth of the United States as a...
Ten signs you may be addicted to benzos
It’s pharmaceutical title is innocuous enough, but Alprazolam doesn’t roll off the tongue as easily as some of the...
Ten signs you may be an addict
So check it out: Addiction is recognized as a disease, but the official diagnosis is called a "substance use...
New study reveals that Cornerstone of Recovery’s approach to drug and alcohol treatment is effective
Admissions Director Dan Schweickhardt, CEO Steve McGrew, Clinical Director Dr. Scott Anderson and Medical Director Dr....
Ten signs you may have a substance abuse problem
On its surface, the definition of substance abuse seems fairly straightforward: “Overindulgence in or dependence on an...
Ten signs you may have a drinking problem
It’s usually in those bleary-eyed minutes after the overhead lights come on in the bar, when the clock hands are...
Ten signs someone you know may be an alcoholic
According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 15.1 million American adults, ages 18 and older, had...