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The Role of Family and Friends In Addiction Recovery

Gateway Foundation

Substance use and addiction can change family dynamics, weaken communication, and erode trust. In time, you’ll find that you can heal from addiction and create a healthier home environment for everyone. Ask what they need: Let your loved one choose the level of involvement you play in their recovery.

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How to Talk to Kids About Recovery

Sober Courage

Talking to kids about Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) recovery requires sensitivity, honesty, and age-appropriate communication. Have you … Continue reading How to Talk to Kids About Recovery

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Our Recovery Playlist 

Gateway Foundation

No matter what stage you find yourself at in your recovery, music can be a great way to take your mind off things or inspire you. Whether you’re searching for a list of songs to play when you’re driving, studying, hanging out with loved ones, or just relaxing, our recovery playlist has you covered.

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Debunking Myths About Addiction Recovery

Gateway Foundation

Deciding to enter an addiction recovery program is courageous because it’s about more than just sharing your feelings or finding the willpower to quit using. Addiction recovery addresses your physical, mental and emotional needs, and that requires effort.

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A community approach to safer working practice with homelessness and addiction: an individual experience informing The People’s Recovery Project

Health & Social Care Workforce

This blog is the second in a series of three by The People’s Recovery Project (TPRP), a charity that aims to build sustained recovery for people experiencing homelessness and addiction. As a follow up to their involvement in the NIHR … Continue reading →

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NASW Partners with Sesame Workshop for a Discussion on Parental Addiction

Social Work Blog

April Ferguson, LCSW-C Senior Practice Associate for Children and Adolescents NASW continues its collaboration with Sesame Workshop (SW) and recently partnered for a roundtable discussion regarding parental addiction. There are also examples of lived experiences that highlight a family’s journey to recovery.

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Myths vs. Facts of Recovery From Nicotine Addiction

Gateway Foundation

Nicotine is an addictive substance that adversely impacts your overall health. To effectively quit using nicotine, you’ll first need to understand smoking addiction facts and the fundamentals of how nicotine can affect your health.