Myths in Recovery
“Scared Straight” Myths Can Do More Harm than Good for Your Loved One in Recovery There was a tragic story in USA TODAY in early October about a young woman who died at a detox center in Arizona. [...]
Choosing the Right Treatment for You
There are a lotof choices when it comes to seeking addiction treatment, and choosing the right one for your needs can be hard. After all, how much treatment does someone with addiction need, [...]
Making Music In Recovery – Sparking the Creative Process.
Making Music In Recovery Music is the universal language of mankind” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Sparking the creative process without the use of drugs or alcohol is a very [...]
Doctors Know Less about Substance Abuse Than You Think
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA, is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its mission“is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and [...]
The Plight of Addicted Mothers
At Little Creek Lodge, we work to empower young men on their path to recovery. But some of our residents are fathers, too – and their wives, girlfriends and partners are also struggling with [...]
American Splendor: How Drug Abuse Is Leveling the Playing Field
There’s an excellent article in The New York Times about a football coach in Madison, Indiana, and his efforts to protect students from the ravages of drugs. It talks about how the students’ [...]
6 Signs That the Time Has Come to Seek Treatment for Drugs or Alcohol Abuse
How many times have you heard someone say, “Man, I could use a drink” after a tough day at the office? Or been at a party where you’ve seen some people disappear into a room somewhere, only to [...]
