Compassion for Those Still Struggling with Addictions

Man on a park bench Struggling with Addictions The holiday season is often a time for gathering with family and friends, sharing memories and celebrations and reconnecting with others who we may not see on a regular basis. But, what is the best way to handle someone still struggling with addictions? Holiday gatherings can be challenging at times as individuals from many different [...]
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Holiday Help for an Addicted Loved One

Contributor: David Lisonbee, CEO, Twin Town Treatment Centers Holidays are occasions of love, generosity and family. They are also times where you may encounter family conflicts and the face of alcoholism and addiction. How would you approach a family member or friend’s alcoholic and addictive behavior? Are the holidays the best time to address these [...]
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One Day at a Time Holiday Plan

Contributor: Martin Jackson, MA, M.Ed., LADC/Owner & Founder of the Institute of Health & Healing Sciences, LLC., for South Florida Recovery Center During this time of year, here in the United States and other parts of the world, many are celebrating various holiday festivities and events. This time, can often-times be looked upon as a [...]
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Holiday Spending and Addictive Behaviors

Man at lake edge gazing at mountain Contributed By: David Greenspan, content writer at Lighthouse Recovery Institute Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, it’s time to break out the holiday sweaters and cute ornaments. It’s also time to check our bank accounts, wipe the sweat from our foreheads, take out those already stressed credit cards, and start buying gifts. For better [...]
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