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How to Support a Loved One in Recovery (and Take Care of Yourself)
“The opposite of addiction is connection.” – Johann Hari When in recovery, those who suffer from substance use disorder are..
Volunteering is a Powerful Element of Substance Use Treatment
On Sunday mornings, Parkdale’s patients wake up early, strap on their boots, and head to the Reins of Life horse..
Symptoms of Addiction: Am I Addicted?
Perhaps the biggest myth about drug and alcohol addiction , also called substance use disorder, is that those who are..
The Value of 12 Step Programs
12 step programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), have been helping people recover from addiction for over 80 years…
The Value of Self-Empathy While in Substance Use Treatment and Recovery
Everyone needs to practice self-compassion—but unfortunately, many people struggle to do it in their daily lives. University of Sheffield researchers discovered..
How Trauma Can Lead to Substance Use Disorder
According to the National Center for PTSD, approximately 60% of men and 50% of women experience at least one trauma in..
Healing from Addiction
The process of recovering from addiction can be complex and multifaceted, and it may vary depending on the specific substance..
The Magic of Peer Bonding
Parkdale Center conducts exit interviews with all its discharging Partial Hospitalization Patients. From these interviews, we have a consistent, reliable..
Recovery Real Talk: In Service
Service work is an important part of recovery – from our 12th step of carrying the AA message to our..