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. |
Is being sober boring? A look at life after addiction and alcoholism
No matter how much pain addiction and alcoholism bring to those who suffer, one of the biggest impediments to going to...
MEET THE FAMILY: From clerk to HR director, Jennifer Dacus helped Cornerstone grow
It seems like a lifetime ago that Jennifer Dacus, Director of Human Resources at Cornerstone of Recovery, started...
Warning signs of severe alcoholism: Is my liver failing?
It’s often a brutal moment of reckoning toward the end of a particularly severe drinking problem, that glance into the...
Congressman Tim Burchett lauds Cornerstone’s work with veterans
America’s veterans answered their country’s call for service, and their sacrifice demands service in return....
Meet the Family! As Cornerstone’s Executive Assistant, Beth Akers finds her purpose
Beth Akers never suffered from a drug or alcohol problem, and she was never a patient at Cornerstone of Recovery, but...
Drug rehab terminology: What is residential addiction treatment?
When it comes to drug and alcohol rehab, there are a number of different terms that can be confusing. For example,...
Refreshment or relapse: Can alcoholics drink nonalcoholic beer?
Can alcoholics drink nonalcoholic beer? It’s a fair question, especially in the heat of summer, when a sweaty job of...
Time for treatment: What does alcohol rehab consist of?
You’ve tried any number of ways to get a handle on your drinking problem, none of them effective, and now you’re...
How to detox from alcohol? Preferably under medical supervision
You’re acknowledged that your drinking problem has gotten out of control, to the point that you’re suffering from...
College students and weed: Is marijuana a party favor or a problem?
Kegs are canceled, blazing up is in: Marijuana is more popular than ever at institutions of higher learning, with...
Addiction help and where to get it: Recovery resources for college students
There are two things to keep in mind for those concerned about drug and alcohol use in college: One, that not everyone...
Drug use on college campuses: What are the substances of concern?
Like the college drinking culture, drug use on college campuses exists in that gray area between outright disapproval...