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. |
THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY: The stages of addiction
At first glance, addiction may seem like a many-headed beast, thrown together by some malevolent god with no rhyme or...
MDC’s Karen Pershing helps shepherd East Tennessee’s addiction conversations
For Karen Pershing and her team at the Metro Drug Commission, the problem, to paraphrase a particular 12 Step recovery...
What is the difference between drug addiction and chemical dependency?
Not all who are chemically dependent are addicts, but many addicts are chemically dependent. The two terms mean very...
A history of the 12 Steps
Bill Wilson, the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, recalls the fateful meeting that changed his life and planted the...
How to Talk to Someone About Alcoholism
We live in a society awash in booze. Despite the inevitable taglines to “drink responsibly,” alcohol commercials...
Recovering first responder Stephen Kavalkovich: Connection is key
From left: Anne Young, Women's/Recovery Renewal program director at Cornerstone of Recovery; Stephen Kavalkovich; and...
#SpeakUpSaveLives2018: Suicide awareness campaign set for Friday
As the West Tennessee Regional Coordinator of the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network, Amy Dolinky wanted to make a...
The history of addiction and addiction treatment
If you engage in any form of social media these days, you're more than likely to run across a long-simmering debate...
Addiction treatment and a history of mental health insurance coverage
On the surface, the word “insurance” doesn’t require a whole lot of research. It is, after all, something in which...
Delta Airlines and Cornerstone of Recovery team up for Peer Support Training
It’s autumn in the East Tennessee foothills, and the turning leaves in the high country are beginning their slow crawl...
Family Can Make a Difference During the Holidays for Recovering Addicts and Alcoholics
Family support can make a difference during the holidays for addicts and alcoholics.
MYTH OR MEDICINE: Cannabis derivative CBD is trendy, but does it live up to the hype?
To paraphrase a famous line from “Forrest Gump”: CBD is like a box of chocolates … you never know what you’re gonna...