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Social Media and Addiction
Word of Mouse Advertising Many of us who work in the field of addiction have long suspected that social media and young people struggling with drug/alcohol addiction go hand in hand. Previously, if a kid saw several friends drinking or smoking marijuana, he might want to try it himself. In a sense it’s natural for…
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Re-Entry: An Exciting and Challenging Time In Recovery
The period of time immediately following one’s stay at a residential treatment facility for addiction is one of the most misunderstood periods of recovery. Family members, partners, friends, employers and even clients often have the misconception that a person who has just completed a course of treatment is not only healthy, clean and sober, but is…
