addiction recovery

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Tips for Recovery & Preventing Relapse During the Holidays

Let’s be honest: the holidays can be a stressful time. Gathering together all the pieces of a festive celebration requires a lot of work. Yet, for individuals in various stages of recovery, the holidays aren’t just a stressful time—they can be hazardous to recovery. We’ve compiled some tips for staying sober and getting the support…

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Drinking Responsibly: The Signs of Alcohol Poisoning

Would you know what signs to watch for if someone close to you had alcohol poisoning? Alcohol poisoning (or alcohol overdose) occurs when someone consumes a lethal level of alcohol, typically after binge drinking. One of the biggest myths about alcohol poisoning is that it only affects college students and underage drinkers. Although these groups…

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Creating a Yes: The Importance of an Intervention Letter

The advice has become exceedingly popular: “write a letter.” In a time of struggle or confusion, many therapists, coaches, and teachers often advise this practice to help people get clear on things. Sometimes the letter is written to another person; sometimes it’s written to a younger or older self. Since these letters are rarely shared,…

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Google Sets Limits on Addiction Treatment Ads, Citing Safety

When people need information, they usually turn to Google, the world’s largest search engine. In an article published by the New York Times, Google acknowledged that it may not be the best resource to utilize when looking for addiction treatment resources, citing consumer safety concerns. Treatment providers have paid up to $70 per ad click,…

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Having A Conversation With A Student Struggling With Alcohol Abuse

College students letting loose on a Friday night, drunkenly dancing with red solo cups in their hands. An enormous pile of beer cans at a tailgate, and thousands of students preparing for the big football game, wearing their school apparel. These images, linking college and alcohol use, are so pervasive and so constant that they have merely…

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Walking Side By Side: The Value of Recovery Coaching

To really understand the value of recovery coaching, we need to understand peer recovery coaching. Recovery coaching is strengths-based support for people with addictions—alcohol, other drugs, codependency, or other addictive behaviors. It’s action-driven with an emphasis on improving present life and reaching goals for the future. Recovery coaches can help clients find resources for harm…

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Feinberg Consulting Is Joint Commission Accredited!

We are excited to announce that we’ve earned The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval® by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards! This exciting accomplishment is a symbol of our commitment to providing safe and effective care. In order to earn the Gold Seal of Approval®, all three of our divisions—Catastrophic Services, Addiction & Mental…

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7 Frequently Asked Questions About Process Addictions

What are process addictions? Process addictions are also known as behavioral addictions because of the need to continually repeat a certain behavior or string of behaviors without the impulse control to stop. Eventually, the process has damaging effects on their physical and emotional health. Process addictions can include gambling, shopping, sex/love, video games, exercise, tanning,…

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Returning To School After Addiction Treatment

Addiction is a disease that is handled differently from person to person, and the same goes with finding the right education plan for students who are returning from treatment. Whether it’s high school or college, returning to school after addiction treatment poses challenges for both individuals and families. Even though parents may want their child…