Different people think of different attributes when it comes to addiction recovery. Some people may think of discipline or self-control. Others may think of social connection or spirituality. One attribute that is critical for everyone involved–treatment professionals, family and friends, and people with substance use disorders–is compassion. Compassion plays a vital role at every stage […]
This week we would like to spend a little bit of time talking about self care. This has been a wild month and last week gave us a glimpse into what the new normal might look like for the foreseeable future. As we find ourselves with kids at home who should be at school, a […]
Unions and the leadership responsible for protecting the health and wellness of their members can play essential roles in addressing America’s addiction epidemic and changing public perception about the disease. Since its inception, organized labor has empowered workers to negotiate better wages, insurance benefits, paid leave, and safety standards. In recent years, unions have also […]
It is a move that has been expected for a long time. After years of promoting cannabis as “medication” and downplaying the risks of marijuana use, the cannabis industry is about to score another victory. On April 30, US Attorney General Merrick Garland recommended loosening the restrictions on marijuana, a historic shift in federal drug […]
“A strange thing has happened on the path to marijuana legalization. Users across all ages and experience levels are noticing that a drug they once turned to for fun and relaxation now triggers existential dread and paranoia,” wrote Malcolm Ferguson, an assistant editor at The Atlantic, in August. Like other journalists, Ferguson is beginning to […]
Happy New Year everyone! Don’t you just love this time of year? A time for new beginnings, a time to dream, to make goals, and turn words into action. A time to let go of the past and to look toward the future! The beginning of the year always feels so fresh and exciting […]
Happy Holidays everyone! We hope you enjoyed your December as much as we did here at Foundry Treatment Center Steamboat Springs! While ourWellness Activities looked slightly different this year due to COVID restrictions, that didn’t stop us from getting a little CREATIVE here on campus. Healthy Habits This month during Healthy Habits group, […]
No one likes to believe their loved one has a substance use disorder. Not only that, it’s a fairly serious thing to confront someone about unless you’re pretty sure. This is bad for two reasons. First, if your loved one does have a substance use issue or other addiction, they will use your attentional blindness […]
When people start thinking about quitting drugs and alcohol, they often imagine that recovery is only about abstinence. They believe they’ll be fine as long as they can resist drinking or using again. However, they soon discover that there’s a lot more to recovery. They encounter many unexpected challenges, and some of the biggest challenges […]
Because of the opioid crisis, the public has been more well-informed in recent years about addiction. Most of us know someone who has been affected by opioids in some way, and that tends to force us to examine our assumptions about addiction and who becomes addicted. Despite this progress, there is still a long way […]
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