Now more than ever, teenagers need to have positive, drug free activities to pursue that keep them occupied and out of danger. If platforms like TikTok and YouTube have shown us anything, it’s that teenagers have hidden talents, endless energy, and ample time to fill, especially during the pandemic. Boredom and Substance Use With more […]
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On Oct. 5, 2020 we brought together members from the mental health community to discuss the intersection of Grief and Substance Use Disorder. Maggie Banger, LPC-S, NCC, and Jack Sykstus, R-MFT joined Patty Sykstus, Founder of Not One More Alabama, to talk about the various forms loss that accompanies SUD and the grief that it
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September is National Recovery Month, a time dedicated to celebrating people in recovery, spreading awareness about the disease of addiction, and sharing resources far and wide that may be useful to those who are still stuck in active drug or alcohol addiction. The theme for National Recovery Month 2020 was “Celebrating Connections.” As we move into
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Recovery Coach Art Wimberly interviews Steve Moore from The Moore Institute about the Different Pathways to Recovery in this installment of Addiction Prevention Coalition’s Live Interview Series. Learn more about The Moore Institute at HERE! Follow up on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for more content!
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On September 22nd, APC Volunteer and Recovery Coach Art Wimberly interviewed Raven Johnson, a person in long term recovery and passionate advocate for SUD recovery, about her substance use disorder. They talk about the struggles that Raven faced – like so many others – and how she now uses her story to encourage others. Follow
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September is National Recovery Month, an annual observance to educate people on mental health and addiction services and how these services can support those struggling to reach a place of recovery. This post serves to highlight the hope in recovery as well as link to some of the services in the Birmingham area. When
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With coronavirus still ravaging the country and the threat of autumn chills looming, many of us are spending more time at home curled up in front of the television. While this list is not a sign-off on using substance abuse as entertainment, it is aimed to be a helpful tool to guide your viewing toward
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It’s difficult to put all of my struggles on one page. Not because it’s painful to remember, but because I want to relate to everyone and be everything for everyone. I’ve dealt with this urge since I can remember. I’ve always wanted to help someone and be that person that could say that one sentence and BOOM everything
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If you have been around any 12-step fellowship or treatment center, then it is likely you have heard the ever-so common clichés thrown around by the “old-timers”. Whether it is ‘turning it over to God’, ’living a life beyond my wildest dreams’, ‘one day at a time’, or ‘fake it till you make it’ – these recovery clichés are
What Happened When I Began Implementing Popular Recovery Sayings into My Life Read More »
Relapse is a common roadblock on recovery journeys and much can be learned from the experience. How a person addresses a relapse can either strengthen their recovery efforts or increase the likelihood of more relapses. One of the most useful parts of treatment programs for addiction is education about the factors that influence the success
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