Why Coalition Recovery? Press Release, Recovery, Substance Abuse TreatmentBy Coalition RecoveryNovember 1, 2017Quality Treatment Luxurious amenities are awesome; they can certainly make an addiction treatment facility comfortable — almost like a spa or retreat. While Coalition Recovery has high-quality food and plenty of recreation programs, what is more important is that we provide quality treatment that proves results and provides a lasting recovery. A combination of therapy programs,…
Early Trauma in Adults Mental Health>Common Co-Occurring Disorders, Therapy Programs, TraumaBy Coalition RecoveryOctober 30, 2017Early Trauma and Subsequent Antisocial Behavior in Adults Greg J. Armstrong, LMHC, CAP, CCJAS Susan D. M. Kelley, PhD This study describes the prevalence of childhood trauma and maltreatment antecedents among 111 criminal offenders referred for forensic and mental health counseling. Sixty-nine percent reported such antecedents. Seventy percent had Axis 1 mental health disorders including…
The Renaissance Program – Innovating Aftercare Addiction Education>AfterCare, Addiction Education>Relapse PreventionBy Coalition RecoveryOctober 27, 2017What is AfterCare? Aftercare is the time period after someone leaves substance abuse treatment. It is actually a very important piece in the recovery process because, without the proper care, the client can return to the same environment that lead them to addiction in the first place. Today there is little to no standard for…
What to Look for in a Sponsor Addiction Education>AfterCare, Addiction Education>How To, Addiction Education>Relapse PreventionBy Coalition RecoveryOctober 20, 2017Beginning the recovery process is filled with uncertainty, confusion, and apprehensiveness. Finding a sponsor is the best way to dispel these feelings. A sponsor is an alcoholic who has made some progress in the recovery program and shares that experience on a continuous, individual basis with another alcoholic who is attempting to attain or maintain…
10 Things You Should Never Say to Someone in Recovery Addiction Education>How To, Sober Living, Substance Abuse TreatmentBy Coalition RecoverySeptember 1, 2017Addiction impacts millions of Americans each year. The chances you know someone or potentially multiple people going in recovery are high. Recovering from drug or alcohol use disorder can be very challenging, but communication and encouragement from family and friends can go a long way. Sometimes we try to be supportive, but we don’t realize…
Your Comprehensive Guide to Everything About Alcoholism Addiction Education, Alcohol, Alcohol Recovery, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>Commonly Abused DrugsBy Coalition RecoverySeptember 1, 2017Alcohol Alcohol is a depressant which means it inhibits the central nervous system (CNS). This essentially impairs physical and psychological activity. CNS depressants like alcohol reduce brain activity and awareness by blocking messages from nerve receptors to the brain; this changes a person’s judgments, perceptions, movements, emotions, and senses. Alcohol is made through the process…
