Graduated Steps to Success
A three-phase program helps young men restore their lives and dreams. It’s no secret that academic derailment is one of the most common consequences of addiction, and the stresses of campus life can...
View ArticleHealing in the Wilderness
A recovery center in North Carolina makes nature part of the process. When you think of treatment and recovery centers, you probably don’t picture whitewater and camping gear. But “outdoor behavioral...
View ArticleDiscover Northbound Academy
This program helps students achieve academic goals and long-term sobriety. Among the keys to any successful recovery are motivation, support, and hope. Students find all three at Northbound Academy,...
View ArticleMaking Strides
In 2014, rappelling events across the country will help raise awareness and funding to support Shatterproof programs. Shatterproof brings adventure to the fight against addiction, challenging everyone...
View ArticleTransforming Youth Recovery
Learn more about this new nonprofit from the Stacie Mathewson Foundation. By Valerie Fraser Luesse You might have noticed a new name in recovery circles. Established in 2013 by the Stacie Mathewson...
View ArticleA Healthy Dorm Fridge
Spring is the perfect time to boost your energy with good nutrition made easy—not to mention tasty. By Valerie Fraser Luessee When I was a student at Auburn University, my checkbook registry was...
View ArticleThe First Four Steps
La Hacienda offers a strong start in early recovery. Treatment and recovery aren’t “one size fits all” propositions. In fact, the number of options and choices can be daunting for young people and...
View ArticleYou are not Alone
By J. Michael Fowler Community Relations and Special Projects for Caron Treatment Centers You don’t know me, but you know my story. I don’t know you, but I know we need each other. Because I needed...
View ArticleThe Ride of a Lifetime
Steve Pulley and his 3,000 mile journey for sobriety. By Alison Broderick Steve Pulley likes to push the limits. His six years in recovery prove it. At age 20, Pulley defied the odds and broke free...
View ArticleSerpentine Wisdom
One of summer’s creatures can offer a few lessons on letting go and moving on. By Valerie Fraser Luesse Now that summer has officially arrived, it seems an appropriate time to pause and briefly...
View ArticleTRANSFORMING PERCEPTIONS
Community Outreach Projects that Heal and Empower By Pam Clark CADC II, ICADC Although Transforming Youth Recovery (www.transformingyouthrecovery.org) is most readily known for the grant initiative to...
View ArticleDISCOVERING A PARALLEL UNIVERSE
Why Therapeutic Independent Educational Consultants attended the 5th National CRC Conference By Judi Bessette and Louise Slater Collegiate Recovery Center (CRC) admissions staff may be familiar with...
View ArticleHARMONY FOUNDATION BREAKS GROUND ON NEW FACILITY
Colorado’s longest running addiction treatment center, Harmony Foundation, broke ground on its new Health Center building last July. The 10,500 square foot complex will house 20 medically-monitored...
View ArticleRUN FOR RECOVERY
By Liz Lang On September 20, 2008 at 9:30am the very first Run for Recovery at Kennesaw State University was hosted by what was then known as the Collegiate Recovery Center. The Collegiate Recovery...
View ArticleLearning to Forgive Yourself
When you forgive yourself you become a positive example to others. By Rachel Duran Human beings sometimes like to roll around in and soak up negativity, believing we are unworthy of forgiveness. We...
View ArticleUniversity of Redlands Opens The Haven
By Amity Moore This past fall, the University of Redlands became the third university in the country to welcome The Haven, a residential recovery program. “We had been considering what to do for the...
View ArticleVirginia Commonwealth University’s Rams in Recovery
VCU strives to live up to the nickname “Very Caring University.” By Amity Moore In August 2013, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) launched its program for students in recovery with an ice cream...
View ArticleHope is a Thing with Feathers
By Daniel P. Buchan On a warm spring morning, overlooking the industrial maze of the Port of Los Angeles from my high school, I spoke to the graduating class full of optimism, hope, and promise. I was...
View ArticleRock and Roll Recovery
By Kathy Moser It used to be you couldn’t imagine going to a concert without using something to “enhance” the experience. Now, the last thing you want is some substance ruining the high of the music...
View ArticleMaintain Your Eating Disorder Recovery on Campus
By Jessica Setnick Maintaining sobriety on campus is no easy feat. Campus Recovery Communities make this challenging task a little bit easier by providing students with a central location and access...
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