Newly sober people are often confused and shocked to learn that recovery is more than just abstinence. “Normies” or people outside of the recovery community use the words sobriety, recovery, and abstinence interchangeably but these words all have very unique meanings to those who have embarked on a long-term journey into recovery. Today, in celebration […]
It’s estimated that 1 in 10 first responders will suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, also known as PTSD. And it’s no surprise: firefighters, law enforcement, and EMTs are routinely exposed to traumatic situations and traumatized people. While the men and women in these professions are generally thought of as “tough,” this mental and physical fortitude
It’s a well-known fact that first responders—like firefighters, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and police officers—suffer much higher rates of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) than the general population. Despite the prevalence of the disease among first responders, myths about addiction and treatment for those on the front lines of emergency response persist. At Transitions Recovery Program,
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When you or a loved one suffers from the disease of addiction, one of the first things you want is answers. At Transitions Recovery Program, we hear the same questions again and again from patients and their families. Questions like, “How can I stop using?” usually come first. Once that’s out of the way, the
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Substance abuse negatively impacts family members, setting them up for a difficult life. Many view fighting a substance abuse problem as a personal experience. Although the addiction will impact the user, a lot of people don’t consider how addiction affects family members. Between spouses, children, parents, and other loved ones, those witnessing a family member’s
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Most parents claim that their children are the most important aspect of their lives. But what about when addiction comes before one’s children? Do the effects of substance abuse impact children? The answer is “yes,” and if you know of a child being raised by an addict, it’s crucial to understand the implications. The truth
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