Top Five Benefits of Online Addiction Treatment
With the benefits of virtual care expanding, many people are turning to online addiction treatment programs as a supplement to in-person care. At Valley Hope, this virtual care solution is…
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Fathers in Recovery: A Daughter’s Gratitude
As I reflect on my own path toward healing, many thoughts and emotions begin to surface. However, the greatest of all is gratitude. It is both an overwhelming overflow of…
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Binge Drinking Boom: COVID-19 and Alcohol
Stress and anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic is driving a dangerous spike in alcohol consumption and binge drinking among Americans, especially women. To manage COVID-19 quarantines and stress, many…
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Voices of Hope: Stopping Addiction Stigma
Although millions of people have been directly impacted by addiction, many still have existing misconceptions and fears about the disease that spreads a dangerous addiction stigma. That addiction stigma fosters…
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Help a Family Member Find Recovery
Addiction is a family disease that deeply impacts even the strongest of families, but there are ways to help a family member find recovery. Recovery transforms families, providing hope and…
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Talking to Your Employer about Addiction
How can an individual with a drug or alcohol addiction communicate their need for help to their employer? More than 70 percent of people living with a substance use disorder…
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Addiction in the Workplace: How to Help an Employee
How can employers and co-workers help an employee suffering from addiction in the workplace? Each year, addiction costs American businesses an estimated $276 billion. Beyond the financial impact, accidents and…
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The Family’s Role in Addiction Treatment and Recovery
Addiction is a family disease. It can damage and destroy even the strongest of families. Recovery is equally powerful. It transforms families, providing hope and healing that can repair and…
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Stigma: A Tragic Barrier to Addiction Recovery
By definition, stigma means the mark of disgrace on a person. It also causes dangerous barriers that discourage people suffering from substance use disorder (SUD) to ask for help and…
