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. |
Scaring them straight: The history of anti-drug campaigns in America
It may seem like a bizarre claim, but bear with us: Anti-drug campaigns are as American as apple pie, baseball and...
Drug and alcohol use among college students: A look at the data
Drug and alcohol use among college students is a topic that’s often treated, in many circles, with kid gloves....
Alcohol use in higher education: Dissecting the college drinking culture
When it comes to alcohol consumption at institutions of higher learning, it’s important to understand that college...
Retiring Fitness Coordinator Tracey Graves reflects on building a program from scratch
Five laps around the upper parking lot of the Cornerstone campus makes up a mile. Tracey Graves, the long-time Fitness...
Overdose treatment: What happens and what you can do to save a life
Recent figures from the Centers for Disease Control revealed that a record number of Americans died from a suspected...
Drug rehab for older adults: Assessing the needs, challenges and solutions
Finding a drug rehab for older adults is no easy task, but not for the reasons you might think. There are plenty of...
Stepping Stone therapist Denicia Lowe keeps what she has by giving it away
On the other side of her addiction, Denicia Lowe remembers the staggering beauty of her childhood. Now a therapist at...
Alcohol rehab for women over 50: What you need to know
Let’s be real: If you’re an older woman with a drinking problem, getting treatment for it is often a decision made out...
What does it mean to leave rehab against medical advice?
If you’ve decided to get help for a drug and alcohol problem but are wanting to leave against medical advice, do...
Five reasons why an addict won’t get help for a drug problem
There are a number of reasons why an addict won’t get help for a drug problem, but they usually come down to one...
Rehab concerns: How effective is alcoholism treatment?
For family members of those who have a drinking problem, or even individuals considering alcohol rehab, it’s only...
The aviation industry comes together: Helping employees find recovery
The hardest phone call Brad Sayles ever had to make was the one that changed his life. The East Tennessee native and...