READ MORE May 23 2019 Addiction Recovery AlumniRecoverySuccess Stories Voice of Recovery: Lucy Lucy has been in recovery since 2011, but even after treatment, life hasn’t always been easy. When Lucy left Gateway …
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READ MORE Apr 5 2019 Addiction TherapyRecoveryTreatment What is Transitional Housing? What takes place in rehab is all in support of one feat, the pursuit of recovery. The entire treatment process …
READ MORE Mar 21 2019 Addiction TherapyDrug Addiction TreatmentRecovery Can I Avoid Cocaine Withdrawal Symptoms if I Quit? Cocaine is a powerful stimulant, and as you’re likely aware, quitting cocaine is probably one of the most challenging things …
READ MORE Mar 6 2019 Addiction TherapyAlcohol Addiction TreatmentRecovery How to Stop Drinking Alcohol For many, drinking alcohol is a way to celebrate and have fun. Generally, sipping on wine at dinner or throwing …
READ MORE Dec 19 2018 Drug Addiction TreatmentRecovery What Are the Signs of Drug Abuse? A substance use disorder is a chronic disease. Are you its victim? Is a loved one struggling with it? What …
READ MORE Dec 12 2018 Alcohol Addiction TreatmentRecovery What Is a Functioning Alcoholic? When we imagine someone with an alcohol use disorder (AUD), we often think of someone whose life has been seriously …
READ MORE Sep 18 2018 AddictionAddiction Recovery AlumniDrug Addiction TreatmentRecovery Self-Sabotage in Recovery Let’s face it, change is hard for most people—this reality can be observed each year in the weeks before and …
READ MORE Sep 4 2018 AddictionAddiction Recovery AlumniRecovery Celebrate Recovery Month 2018 Although treatment for substance abuse and mental disorders takes place in centers, addiction recovery is a lifelong process. September is dedicated …
READ MORE Aug 14 2018 AddictionAddiction Recovery AlumniRecovery Ride for Recovery 2018 At McHenry County Substance Abuse Coalition‘s first Ride for Recovery on August 12th, about 25 motorcyclists stopped to cool down at Gateway …