Real people sharing real stories about their experience with substance abuse and mental health.
During my twenty-five year career in substance abuse treatment, I’ve frequently heard family members (and clients) insist that "Alcohol isn't his/her/my problem - drugs are!" and "Alcoholism isn't his/her/my problem - addiction is!" as if the same principles of recovery from chemical dependency don't apply to any dysfunctional situation where alcohol either isn't present or isn't present enough to be identified as the primary drug-of-choice.
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Summer is coming and nothing says Florida summer like some refreshing key lime pie! Enjoy! Ingredients: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 cans sweetened condensed milk 3 large egg yolks ⅔ cup fresh lime juice ½ cup sliced almonds Whipped cream or any whipped topping lime slices, optional lime zest,…
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Hey Alumni! How the heck is it summertime already? Summer in Florida consists of numerous beach trips, for sure, but some days it’s just too humid to step foot outside. When you aren’t in the mood to step outside and get instantly wet, plop down on your couch or bed and put on Mare of…
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Meet our three children: Pumpkin, Love, and Niko! The orange boy is Pumpkin aka Pumps.
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By: Paul. K., Transformations Alumnus I was born and raised in Staten Island, NYC. I had an amazing childhood and never really wanted much, except for love and attention. Not having these things, or at least to the level that I require, made me look to so many other places to fill my void. I…
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Hi everyone, please meet Missy Margolin! She joined the Margolin family in early 2020 and has an older brother named Pepperoni who is also an English bulldog. Missy brings my wife and our little family so much joy and happiness even during difficult times. Getting a sister for Pepperoni was no easy task until we…
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Yes Day on Netflix is funny, family-friendly, and heart-warming, Yes Day is actually one of my favorite movies of 2021 so far.
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Last month, an alumni shared with us one of her favorite childhood desserts and it reminded me of one of my own! This may be my favorite dessert ever, so definitely give it a try!
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By: Anthony V., Transformations Alumnus Nine years ago, I weighed 200 pounds, on welfare in assisted living, using food stamps, smoking two packs of cigarettes a day, drinking, and doing drugs. I was plagued with anxiety and depression. My mental health and physical health were failing to the point of psychosis. I was about to…
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Handsome Sampson’s past is one shrouded in mystery. He was rescued by my wife as a 6 month old malnourished, mange infested scared pup.
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