Michael’s TV Pick – Dancing With the Devil
In Dancing With the Devil Demi gets raw and honest about her drug use and how important it is to be treated for mental health and substance abuse.
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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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In Dancing With the Devil Demi gets raw and honest about her drug use and how important it is to be treated for mental health and substance abuse.
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Banana Split Cake was a family favorite growing up that our mom would make on special occasions. It’s super easy to make and tastes so good.
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By Lonny F., Transformations Alumnus “It’s good to be sober.” This is a phrase that a friend of mine, Jim, uses every time he is about to share his story. I am stealing it from him for many reasons because this is a moment where it feels right to say, “It’s good to be sober.”…
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Firefly Lane follows two best friends, Tully and Kate, from their teenage years into their mid-adulthood…
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Growing up in New England with two parents from Boston meant St. Patricks Day was always celebrated in my home. Irish beef stew was another winter staple in my home. I hope you love it as much as I do!
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Please meet my very best friend, Moo. We’ve been together for nearly ten years, since she was just a two pound puppy. She’s been by my side through all the ups and downs of my journey in sobriety and I couldn’t ask for a better or more lovable companion. Occasionally I look at Moo and…
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By Cali W., Transformations Alumna My name is Cali. I’m 29 and my sobriety date is May 1, 2019. Growing up, I always felt like I just didn’t fit in. I could blend in, almost like a chameleon, but I always felt like a background character. I always felt out of place. Constantly restless and…
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Men and Trauma: The Unique Risks Traumatizing events can cause significant mental health issues for anyone. When looking at men and trauma, though, several concerning issues stand out. Social, environmental, biological and various other factors play a role in the unique experience of men who go through distressing events. Understanding these concerns is essential to…
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How Can You Tell If Someone Has PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health condition that has serious side effects. The symptoms start after the person has experienced the trauma, and the brain goes through neurochemical changes that affect how you feel. The principal thing about PTSD is that it doesn’t just…
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