E-cigarette use has become popular in the past couple of years, especially for teens. According to a survey from the National Institute of Drug Abuse, 37% of high school seniors tried vaping in 2018, compared to 28% in 2017. However, vaping poses many threats to a person’s physical, emotional and mental well-being. Many teens who…
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Starting a new relationship can be exhilarating. But if you or someone you know is considering beginning a new relationship after recovery, there’s reason to reconsider. The emotional highs of a romantic relationship can mimic how your brain feels on drugs or alcohol. If you’re in recovery from an addiction, give yourself time. When challenges…
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We know how hard recovery can be after years of alcohol consumption and abuse. Sometimes, all you need to get started on the road to recovery are simple reminders of why stopping alcohol use is beneficial for your overall well-being. Here are five ways stopping alcohol use can improve your life. 1. Save Time One…
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Many alcoholics do not realize the impact their addiction has on the people around them. Through secondhand drinking, alcohol addiction affects friends, spouses and children, causing family problems and damaging relationships. Secondhand drinking refers to how a person’s alcohol abuse and behavior negatively impact other people. In the United States, about one in five adults…
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Being the parent of a child suffering from addiction is hard, and it can be a challenge to keep them on the road to recovery. Here are five actions you can take to keep your child on track. 1. Express Words of Encouragement Remember that addiction is a disease, not a moral failing. Blaming your…
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Join fellow alum for a recovery speaker meeting and a horror movie trivia contest. RSVP to Brandon: 309-346-7799
Join fellow Gateway alum for a Zombie Costume Contest and a chance to “Escape Gateway”. After being split into groups, you will be given clues to decipher to “escape a room”. Food and raffles will also be provided! RSVP to Mercedes: 217-529-9266 X 2655
Join Gateway Foundation Lake Villa and members of the recovery community as well as its supporters for the 5K Race to End Overdose to benefit Lake County Opioid Initiative and Gateway’s Naloxone Distribution Program. Since 2016, Gateway Foundation has been able to provide 275 doses of life-saving medication through its Naloxone Distribution Program to patients,…
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Join Gateway Delaware for fall festivities and a cookout! RSVP to Robin: 302-653-3923 x 2700
Please join us Friday October 11th (National Coming Out Day) from 2:00 to 5:00 pm to celebrate our newest program. In attendance will be special guests, community partners, as well as Gateway staff and leadership. Refreshments, raffles, a photo booth, tours and much more will be provided! Looking forward to seeing you there and sharing…
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