Inspiring Success on the Road to Recovery
“Our vision has always been to restore lives and empower people to thrive beyond addiction,” said Vern Johnson, Founder of Axiom Care. “We meet clients where they are and walk...
Defensiveness Defensiveness is a familiar response early in recovery. It is an attempt to hide shame, to convince others (and ourselves) that “I am not a bad person.” Defensiveness is...
Honesty — it’s the absolute essential ingredient to maintaining my sobriety. When I was using, lying was second nature, even though I was never particularly good at it. As a...
Zimmerman has worked at Meadows for nearly a decade, specializing in young adults. Submitted photo The Need for Disordered Eating Programs The program didn’t emerge from a formal plan....
What was the A-HA moment that led to the creation of I AM Teen Strong? In 2017, I found myself at a professional crossroads. Not really sure which direction to...
Host a dinner party or have a movie night in your own backyard. “ Back to School: This month is designated for this national holiday to recognize the importance of...
A key component of the tribal program is peer support services, where individuals in recovery are guided by fellow tribal members who’ve walked a similar path.” Many people don’t realize...
Every August 31, International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) brings a global community together to take action on overdose. It is a global platform that provides tools, resources and a space...
Sound healing is an ancient practice that’s been used in cultures all over the world—from Indigenous drumming to Tibetan singing bowls. Today, it’s gaining momentum in modern wellness spaces, and...
We live in a trauma-saturated world. Just turn on the evening news and you’ll see violence, disaster, and suffering. It’s overwhelming. For some, like during the Vietnam War era—or even...
Getting Cooperation The main issue with drug testing can be getting the cooperation of the test-taker. Probation officers possibly have the strongest methods to gain compliance — either come in...
Understanding the complex relationship between mental health and substance use is essential, particularly when these issues occur simultaneously. This situation, often referred to as “dual diagnosis,” presents unique challenges and...
By Cary Bayer Love songs from Broadway and Hollywood musicals speak of the intoxicating freshness of falling in love in language that transports its characters to glimpses of a higher...
© Copyright 2024, All rights reserved.
10105 E. Via Linda A103-387 Scottsdale, AZ 85258
