By LYLE R. FRIED, CAP, ICADC, CHC In Tools for Recovery
Posted December 15, 2017
The New Year symbolizes a new beginning, so it seems logical to kick-off the year with a commitment to sobriety. Of course, [...]
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By LYLE R. FRIED, CAP, ICADC, CHC In Relapse Prevention, Tools for Recovery
Posted December 13, 2017
Maintaining sobriety is always challenging, but it’s especially difficult to stay sober during the holidays. Holidays like New Year’s Eve [...]
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By LYLE R. FRIED, CAP, ICADC, CHC In First Steps, Social Issues, Tools for Recovery
Posted December 12, 2017
For recovering addicts, it’s common to experience tension, strain, or resentment in relationships with family and friends. Fortunately, the holidays are [...]
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By LYLE R. FRIED, CAP, ICADC, CHC In Addiction Recovery, Tools for Recovery
Posted December 6, 2017
The holidays are a difficult time for those in recovery. Champagne toasts, alcoholic holiday beverages, and drinking in general are especially common [...]
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By LYLE R. FRIED, CAP, ICADC, CHC In Addiction Recovery, Relapse Prevention, Tools for Recovery
Posted December 5, 2017
The holidays are known as a joyful time, but they’re often stressful as well. The entire family is gathered under one [...]
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By LYLE R. FRIED, CAP, ICADC, CHC In Addiction Recovery, Relationships and Addiction, Tools for Recovery
Posted November 16, 2017
If you’re considering entering a rehab facility, the holidays might seem like the least appealing time to get started. But while [...]
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By LYLE R. FRIED, CAP, ICADC, CHC In Addiction Recovery, Relapse Prevention, Tools for Recovery
Posted November 15, 2017
Although they’re viewed as a joyful time by most people, the holidays can be difficult for those in recovery. The holidays [...]
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By LYLE R. FRIED, CAP, ICADC, CHC In Addiction Recovery, First Steps, Tools for Recovery
Posted November 13, 2017
Until the 1990’s, addiction and mental health were treated as completely separate entities. Patients who struggled with both mental illness and substance [...]
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By LYLE R. FRIED, CAP, ICADC, CHC In Addiction Recovery, First Steps, Tools for Recovery
Posted November 8, 2017
To land just about any job, you’ll have to pass a drug test. This makes securing employment difficult for those who [...]
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By LYLE R. FRIED, CAP, ICADC, CHC In Addiction Recovery, Tools for Recovery
Posted November 7, 2017
Die an Alcoholic at 22 Years Old I remember as if it were just yesterday the conversation I had with myself alone in [...]
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