4 Ingredient Peppermint Chocolate Crunch Bars
We are heading into the holiday season and I am so excited to share one of my favorite dessert dishes! This dish is vegan and gluten free and you wouldn’t even know it.
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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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We are heading into the holiday season and I am so excited to share one of my favorite dessert dishes! This dish is vegan and gluten free and you wouldn’t even know it.
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By: Karen. B, Transformations alumna Hi, my name is Karen and I’m an alcoholic. My sobriety date is January 30, 2013. I remember my first drink of alcohol at the age of 13 and my last drink on January 29, 2013, at the age of 47. I was born and raised in Northern Virginia (still…
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This month, I am recommending you all watch The Haunting of Hill House. Directed by Mike Flanagan, this mini series is about a family who is forced to relive horrors of their pasts and face truths they may not want to face in order to halt the domino effect of tragedy that comes with their denial.
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We are heading into the holiday season and I am so excited to share one of my favorite side dishes! This side goes great with many main courses and can even be a new addition to your Thanksgiving dinner table!
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Happy October, guys! If you’ve been viewing these newsletters, you are already aware that sometimes I’m fit, and sometimes I’m lazy. I’ve learned in recovery that both are okay. This month, I chose a movie to tell you a bit about.
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Its national dessert month and it is officially fall. I love to cook year round but this is baking season my friends. Give this delicious, fall treat a try and as always….feel free to send me any family recipes that you would like to see me cook in future newsletters!
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By: Jared M., Transformations Alumnus Hello all! My name is Jared Matthys. I was born on July 7th, 1998 to Heather and Eric Matthys. I was raised in a small town in Ilinois that is about an hour west of Chicago. My early childhood was as normal as you could ask for. I had everything…
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If you have a need for addiction, mental health issues, or substance abuse issues, there is a treatment program that is right for you. Some people need full-time care in a residential treatment program while others can benefit from outpatient programs. When it comes to choosing a rehabilitation center, it is important to know the…
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“It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.” — Lou Holtz While looking at the stats, one thing is certain — stress levels in the United States are becoming a significant public health crisis. As reported by the American Psychological Association, the majority of Americans are suffering from moderate to…
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