I almost didn’t recognize her when I saw her at a meeting the other day. I still can’t remember her name – it feels, sometimes, as if I’ve vanquished more brain cells than I have left! – but I remember...
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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.
In the Land of the Sky, it may seem like beer flows from the taps of every home and restaurant, and that it’s impossible to live a sober lifestyle because of such abundance. Needless to say, the prevalence of alcohol...
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So you’re giving serious consideration to treatment, and you’re wondering — will you need detox from alcohol? Good question, and one that we’ll figure out in the first phase of your Cornerstone of Recovery journey. This process is known...
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If you’re battling the bottle, know this: You’re not alone. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, roughly 17.6 million Americans suffer from what’s labeled as Alcohol Use Disorder. That’s a fancy way of describing the obsession...
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I get that a lot. Most of the time I smile and let it go. Sometimes I like to ask the person making that statement — just what, exactly, does a drug addict look like? Before I was able to admit...
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I considered a number of life paths before eventually choosing my career; pilot, policeman and other forgotten vocations that fascinated me. Needless to say, drug addict wasn’t on the list. In fact, I didn’t take my first drink until I was 17....
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My name is Steve, and I’m an addict. Those words tumble from my mouth without a second thought these days, after years of struggling to accept their reality. The first time I said those words, sitting in a treatment center much...
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A new year is just around the corner us, and with it comes a long list of resolutions that most people make. “New Year’s resolutions” have long been associated with the cessation of bad habits and the start of a new...
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