Category: Blog

From Danielle’s POV

I used to think spirituality meant finding God in a church or at some ashram yoga retreat. Which for a 24-year-old heroin junkie like me,

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College After Treatment

After successfully moving on from Riley House at Ascend, I had made a life for myself. I had some friends, a community of support, and

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Rock Bottom…Why?

Why has the term “rock bottom” been engrained in so many family’s minds that are dealing with a loved one suffering from mental health issues

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What’s the Point?

When I got sober in 2008, I wondered if I would ever laugh again. Not just a giggle, but the good belly laugh that hurts

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Recovery Identity

Exactly what is the “Recovery Identity”? It gets talked about a fair amount, but what exactly are we talking about? I can explain my own

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Meth and the Synthetic High

Addictive substances come in many forms, and methamphetamine, usually referred to as meth, is one of the most dangerous. Those who suffer from methamphetamine addiction

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Head Full of Mindfulness

Mindfulness has become a buzzword in popular culture. It’s touted as a strategy to promote bliss, clear the mind, promote employee performance and sell products.

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