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• Category: Addiction
  • What to Expect From Virtual Addiction Treatment
  • Continuing Care After Addiction Treatment in Chicago
  • What Happens After Overdose
  • 10 Tips for Staying Sober During the Summer  
  • The Relationship Between Alcohol and Mental Health  
  • Alcohol-Related Neuropathy
  • How to Choose an Inpatient Treatment Center
  • The Connection Between Alcohol and Anger
  • What Is Generalized Anxiety Disorder? 
  • Triggers of an Anxiety Attack
  • Stay Sober at Sporting Events
  • How Alcohol Affects Your Athletic Performance
  • 15 Hobbies You Can Take Up in Chicago During Recovery
  • How Would You Define Alcohol Abuse? 
  • Understanding the Overdose Epidemic in Chicago
  • Fun Things to Do in Chicago That Don’t Involve Alcohol
  • Fighting the Opioid Crisis: How Opioid Addiction Treatment Can Help
  • Gambling Addictions Among Asian American Communities
  • Addictions In the Startup World
  • How Consumables Are Fueling Alcohol Addiction
  • Black Balloon Day 2022
  • How Gambling Affects Your Brain
  • How to Help Someone You Know That Has a Gambling Problem
  • Casino Psychology 101: What Makes Casinos Addictive
  • Common Risk Factors for Gambling Addiction
  • Drug Addiction in the Age of the Internet 
  • Racism in the War on Drugs
  • Guide for Clergy Experiencing Substance Use
  • The Environmental Impact of Growing Drugs
  • What Causes Addiction?
  • What Is Drug Tourism?
  • Alcohol and Bloating: How Drinking Affects the Stomach
  • How Society Treats Alcohol Differently Than Other Addictive Substances
  • How Quarantine Can Reveal and Deepen Addictions
  • Going to Treatment for the First Time
  • Stealing to Fund Addiction
  • The Differences Between Hard and Soft Drugs
  • Understanding Why Painkillers Become So Addictive
  • DSM-5 Criteria for Substance Use Disorders
  • March Madness Sports Betting Dangers
  • What Are the Long-Term Effects of Drinking Wine Every Day?
  • Alcohol Overuse During the Pandemic
  • Understanding the Severity of Your Addiction
  • Helping My Friend With Cocaine Addiction
  • Do’s and Don’ts for When a Loved One Comes Home From Treatment
  • What’s Worse — Beer or Liquor?
  • Helping My Loved One With Trauma Recovery
  • Helping My Loved One With Prescription Drug Addiction
  • Helping My Dad With Gambling Addiction
  • Helping My Mom With Cocaine Addiction
  • Helping My Loved One With Methamphetamine Addiction
  • Helping My Loved One With Cocaine Addiction
  • Helping My Friend With Methamphetamine Addiction
  • Helping My Child With Cocaine Addiction
  • Helping My Child With Trauma Recovery
  • Helping My Spouse With Prescription Drug Addiction
  • Helping My Spouse With Methamphetamine Addiction
  • Helping My Spouse With Cocaine Addiction
  • Helping My Spouse With Trauma Recovery
  • Helping My Dad With Prescription Drug Addiction
  • Helping My Dad With Methamphetamine Addiction
  • Helping My Dad With Cocaine Addiction
  • Helping My Mom With Methamphetamine Addiction
  • Substance Use in the African American Community
  • THERE IS NO SURE BET: SPORTS BETTING AND GAMBLING ADDICTIONS
  • Helping My Child With Methamphetamine Addiction
  • Rising Addiction Rates to Isotonitazene
  • Helping My Friend With Trauma Recovery
  • How Do You Spot Addiction With a Family Member During the Holidays?
  • Can Trazodone Be Abused?
  • Holiday Activities to Do in Recovery
  • What is Tryptophan & How Does It Impact Substance Use Recovery?
  • What is Blackout Wednesday? History & Dangers of Drinksgiving
  • Dangers of Quitting Alcohol Cold Turkey
  • Dangers of Quitting Smoking Cold Turkey
  • Dangers of Quitting Drugs Cold Turkey
  • How to Ask for Help With Addiction
  • Can Those Suffering From Addiction Be High-Functioning?
  • How to Convince Someone to Get Help
  • Signs That Your Spouse Suffers From Substance Use Disorder
  • How to Tell Your Boss About Your Addiction
  • Will Drinking and Using Drugs Increase My Risk of Disease?
  • Your Career and Your Addiction
  • Addicted at Birth: Newborns and Drug Dependency
  • Being Sober and Dating Someone Who Drinks
  • Deaths of Despair During COVID-19
  • Going Into Addiction Treatment During COVID-19
  • Maintaining Sobriety around Friends who Consume Alcohol
  • Sleeping Pill Addiction
  • Summer Substance Use Among Youth
  • Violence, Substance Abuse and Mental Illness
  • The Dangers of Mixing Drugs and Alcohol
  • Substance Abuse Detox Process
  • Help Your Child Stop Using Pot
  • Addiction Among Medical Professionals
  • Common Hiding Spots for Drugs: A Guide for Parents
  • Medical Marijuana
  • Music Festivals and Substance Use
  • Why People Get Mean When They’re Drunk
  • Signs of Hallucinogen Addiction
  • Physical vs. Psychological Addiction
  • True Cost of a DUI
  • Grieving From a Substance Abuse Loss
  • Stay Away From These Common Entry Level Drugs
  • Meth Is Becoming Popular Again
  • Addiction Recovery for White Collar Professionals
  • Process Addictions in the LGBTQ+ Community
  • What to Do When Your Spouse Is An Addict
  • Starting Fresh in Chicago: Help for Recovering Windy City
  • Addiction During Pregnancy
  • Addiction Recovery Tech to Help in Your Recovery Journey
  • Interplay of Technology Addiction & Substance Abuse
  • Explaining Addiction to a Non-Addict
  • How to Deal With Addicted Parents
  • Substituting One Addiction for Another
  • Alcohol Poisoning: Know the Signs
  • Celebrities Who Have Suffered From Addiction
  • The Role of Faith in Recovery
  • How Men and Women Become Addicted Differently
  • Forming New Year’s Resolutions in Recovery
  • Alcohol Addiction Among Millenials
  • Why Trauma Often Leads to Addiction
  • How Art Can Help in Addiction Recovery
  • Non-Alcoholic Drink Ideas
  • Sticking to Your Budget During the Holidays
  • Club Drugs
  • Specialized Treatment for Athletes: Why It’s Necessary
  • Science of Addiction
  • 5 Benefits of Physical Activity in Recovery
  • Best Gifts for Someone in Recovery
  • Social Drinking vs. Problem Drinking: What’s the Difference?
  • Alcoholism and the Legal Profession
  • 7 Movies We Recommend for Those in Recovery
  • Five Tips for Staying Safe and in Recovery on Halloween
  • Five Major “Types” of Alcoholics
  • Addiction in the Workplace
  • Beginning a New Relationship After Recovery
  • Five Benefits of Stopping Alcohol Use
  • Five Effects of Secondhand Drinking
  • Five Ways to Help Prevent Your Child From Relapsing
  • Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish
  • Addiction Recovery in College
  • What to Do for Your 21st Instead of Drinking
  • Loving the Addict While Hating the Addiction
  • Controlling Cravings During Recovery
  • Why Recovery Is Worth It
  • Help for Parents With Addicted Children
  • Thank Your Way out of Addiction: How Gratitude May Be the Key to Recovery
  • Addiction Recovery for Fathers
  • How Chronic Substance Use Impacts Your Brain
  • Relationship Between Mental Health and Substance Misuse
  • How to Help My Girlfriend with Depression
  • Side Effects of Marijuana Abuse
  • Self-Sabotage in Recovery
  • Celebrate Recovery Month 2018
  • Ask Us Anything About Teen Substance Use
  • Marijuana Addiction Treatment
  • Gateway Chicago River North Opening
  • Ride for Recovery 2018
  • World Book Day
  • Signs of Prescription Drug Abuse
  • Drug Overdose Symptoms and Signs
  • Addiction is a Disease
  • Dual Recovery From Trauma and Addiction
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Seeking Safety Therapy
  • What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Voice of Recovery: Nicks Success Story
  • How to Prepare for Residential Treatment
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Binge Drinking and Alcoholism
  • Can Low Self-Esteem Lead to Substance Use? Exploring the Link Between Self-Esteem and Substance Abuse
  • Voice of Recovery: Cheryl
  • Mindfulness Based Sobriety
  • Dangers of Alcohol Use Disorder
  • Learn How to Talk to a Love One Struggling With Substance Use Disorder
  • Preparing for Outpatient Treatment
  • A Conversation About Being Sober and Becoming Happy With John MacDougall
  • Jaime’s Alumni Success Story
  • Reducing Addiction Stigma and Improving Access To Treatment
  • Voice of Recovery: Mikes Success Story
  • Dual Diagnosis Treatment
  • Craig’s Alcohol Success Story
  • Opioid Drug Abuse Signs and Symptoms
  • What is Binge Drinking?
  • Drug And Alcohol Use in Adolescents
  • Disconnecting from Mental Health
  • Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol Addiction
  • How to Prepare for Prom as a Parent
  • Alcohol Consumption And The Effects Of Alcohol On The Brain
  • Drug Withdrawal Symptoms and Treatment
  • Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms and Treatment
  • Symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder
  • Biting the Hands That Feed Each Other: Stress and Alcohol
  • Empathy Goes a Long Way
  • Process Addictions Beyond Alcohol and Drugs
  • The Gender Gap of Addiction
• Category: Addiction Recovery Alumni
  • The Importance of Alumni Groups
  • Re-Entering the Workforce After Recovery
  • Voice of Recovery: Lucy
  • Voice of Recovery–Debbie
  • Voice of Recovery: Miriam
  • Life After Treatment Now What?
  • Tips for Staying Drug Free
  • Voice of Recovery: Mariusz
  • The Importance of a Recovery Community
  • Voice of Recovery: Everett
• Category: Addiction Therapy
  • Is Gambling Hereditary?
  • Substance Use Awareness for International Day of Persons With Disabilities
  • Substance Use Awareness for National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
  • Substance Use Awareness for Depression Awareness Month
  • Substance Use Awareness for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
  • Substance Use Awareness for Women’s History Month
  • Disturbed Sleep and Alcohol Misuse
  • Ways to Cope with Anger in Addiction Recovery
  • Addiction Recovery for Native Americans
  • Art Project Ideas to Aid in Recovery
  • Hungry for Something More: The Link Between Eating Disorders & Substance Abuse
  • Addiction Recovery for Mothers
  • Substance Use Awareness for Mental Health
  • What is Transitional Housing?
  • Can I Avoid Cocaine Withdrawal Symptoms if I Quit?
  • How to Stop Drinking Alcohol
  • Interview with Chief Medical Officer Dr. Roueen Rafeyan
  • Free Acupuncture at Swansea
• Category: Alcohol Addiction Treatment
  • How Alcohol Affects Relationships  
  • Best Sober Bars in Chicago for Non-Alcoholic Beer and Mocktails
  • Alcohol and ADHD: How They’re Linked
  • Benefits of Detoxing From Alcohol
  • How Long Does It Take to Detox From Alcohol?
  • Effects of Alcohol on Testosterone
  • Helping My Son Overcome His Addiction to Alcohol
  • Helping My Spouse Overcome Alcohol Addiction
  • Helping My Daughter Overcome Alcohol Addiction
  • Helping My Father Overcome Alcohol Addiction
  • Helping My Mom Overcome Alcohol Addiction
  • Can Alcohol Really Make You More Confident?
  • How to Heal Your Body After Drug and Alcohol Addiction
  • Types of Drunk Personalities (And What They Say About Possible Alcohol Abuse)
  • Is Alcohol Really a Type of “Truth Serum?” 
  • What Is Dry Drunk Syndrome?
  • The Stages of Alcoholism and Recovery
  • Forgiving an Alcoholic Parent
  • Clear Signs of Alcohol Dependence
  • What Is a Functioning Alcoholic?
  • It’s Not Always Easy Being Green: Staying Sober this St. Patrick’s Day
• Category: Alumni Events
  • Pekin October Alumni Event
  • Zombie Costume Contest and Escape Room at Gateway Springfield
  • Chicago Independence Alumni Game Day
  • Caseyville Alumni Recovery Connection Meeting
• Category: Drug Addiction Treatment
  • Re-Evaluating the War on Drugs
  • Keys to Safe Prescription Drug Use
  • What Is Telescoping?
  • Guide for Clergy Ministering to People With Addictions
  • Myths vs. Facts of Recovery From Nicotine Addiction
  • What Is the Kindling Effect, and How Does It Impact Relapse?
  • Alcoholic Ketoacidosis
  • Signs of an Anxiety Attack
  • Effects of Substance Use on Your Appearance
  • COVID-19 Stress and Substance Use
  • Debunking Myths About Addiction Recovery
  • The Health Dangers of IV Drug Use
  • Dangers of Self-Medication
  • Quarantined With Someone in Recovery? Here’s How You Can Help Them
  • How to Maintain Sobriety While Working From Home
  • Why Do Some States Have Bigger Drug Problems Than Others? 
  • Does Drinking Speed up Aging?
  • National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 2021
  • The Link Between Alcohol and Cancer
  • Substance Use Stereotypes
  • Fears That Stop People From Going to Rehab
  • Gambling Addiction and Race: Who Is the Most Affected?
  • How Trauma and PTSD Impact the Brain
  • Substance Use Treatment Success Rates: Does Rehabilitation Really Work?
  • Substance Use Awareness for Hispanic History Month
  • How to Stay Sober When You Lose Someone Close to You
  • Drink Less, Sleep Better: How Alcohol Consumption Affects Sleep
  • Why Structure and Routine Are Important in Recovery
  • Why Alcohol Is the Most Harmful Drug
  • Positivity in Addiction Recovery
  • Substance Use Awareness for Pride Month
  • Alcohol Awareness Month
  • Alcohol in Pregnancy
  • Helping My Child With Gaming Addiction
  • Helping My Spouse With Gaming Addiction
  • Helping My Dad With His Gaming Addiction
  • Helping My Adult Child With Gambling Addiction
  • Helping My Spouse With Gambling Addiction
  • The Problem of Drugged Driving
  • Helping My Mom With Gambling Addiction
  • Helping My Spouse With OCD
  • Helping My Friend With OCD
  • Helping My Adult Child With OCD
  • Helping My Parent With OCD
  • Helping My Dad With Depression and Anxiety
  • Helping My Mom With Depression and Anxiety
  • Is There Any Healthy Way to Experiment With Drugs?
  • Is It Possible to End Substance Use Your Own?
  • How to Know If Someone Is High on Angel Dust
  • Can You Become Addicted to Marijuana?
  • Athletes Whose Careers Ended Because of a Drug Addiction
  • Addiction to Designer Drugs
  • Identifying Signs of Codependency in Your Relationship
  • How to Talk to Your Friend About Their Drinking Problem
  • Peer Pressure and Addiction
  • Are You an Addict for Life?
  • The Difference Between Substance Misuse and Addiction
  • The Benefits of Exercise for Recovery & Sobriety
  • Is Relapse Part of Recovery?
  • Benefits of Virtual Outpatient Addiction Treatment
  • COVID-19 Leads to Danger of Increased Drug Overdoses
  • Coping With Guilt About Your Child’s Addiction
  • Is Alcoholism Hereditary?
  • Celebrities Who Ruined Their Careers Through Drug Addiction
  • Money Management for Individuals Recovering From Addiction
  • How to Deal With Insomnia During Substance Abuse Recovery
  • Drug Use During Wars
  • How Job Loss and Reduced Income Impact Addiction
  • Common Ways People With Addiction Manipulate Others
  • Addiction in the LGBTQ Community and Finding an LGBTQ-Friendly Treatment Center
  • Destigmatizing Substance Use Disorder
  • Why Choose Gender-Specific Treatment?
  • Nutrition to Help Your Body Heal in Addiction Recovery
  • Alcohol Blackouts
  • Hallucinogens and Tripping
  • “Mommy Juice”: The Normalization of Alcoholism Among Mothers
  • Survival Guide for Your First Days Sober
  • Navigating Social Life in Early Recovery
  • Which Comes First — Mental Health or Addiction?
  • Why Payers Should Invest in Comprehensive Substance Use Disorder Treatment
  • Addiction to Barbiturates
  • Why Owning a Pet Is Helpful in Recovery
  • Addiction Recovery for Blue Collar Workers
  • How to Be a Sober Ally
  • How Quickly Do Drugs Become Addictive?
  • Speedball
  • Drug Addiction Among Cancer Patients
  • It’s Never Too Late to Seek Help
  • Is Depression the Source of Your Drug Addiction?
  • HIV and Substance Abuse Disorder in the LGBTQ+ Community
  • Why Millenial Health is Failing Fast
  • Do You Have an Addictive Personality?
  • Top 10 Must-See Documentaries About Addiction
  • Binging on Greek Life: Substance Abuse Among Sororities and Fraternities
  • Addiction and Suicide
  • Most Common Addictions
  • New Year’s Eve Ideas for Those in Recovery
  • Dry January: Benefits of Giving up Alcohol for a Month
  • The Single Parent’s Guide to Recovery From Addiction
  • Common Fears During Recovery & How to Conquer Them
  • Emergency Response for Opioid Overdose
  • Sports, Drugs and Addiction
  • Common Relapse Triggers and How to Avoid Them
  • Substance Abuse Among Older Adults
  • The Relationship Between Alcohol and Social Anxiety
  • Loneliness and Addiction
  • Recovering Naturally: How Spending Time in Nature Can Help Recovery
  • Support Groups Aren’t Only for Addicts
  • Toxic Relationships and Addiction
  • Substance Abuse in Rural Communities
  • How College Can Create Addicts
  • What to Do if Your Loved One Isn’t Ready for Help
  • Role of Animals in Addiction Prevention and Recovery
  • The High Cost of Drug Addiction
  • Planning an Intervention
  • Dangers of Cannabis Legalization for Recovery
  • LGBTQ & Addiction
  • Staying Sober at Weddings During Recovery
  • 16 Quotes for People in Recovery
  • The Dangers of Vaping
  • Tips to Heal a Marriage Hurt by Addiction
  • Five Myths About Alcoholism Debunked
  • Please Do Stop the Music: How Your Favorite Tunes May Be Fueling Addiction
  • Dating the Adult Child of an Alcoholic: What You Need to Know
  • Substance Abuse in School
  • Shame and Addiction
  • Siblings and Addiction: How Addiction Can Spread
  • Dealing With Grief Without Drugs
  • How to Avoid Relapse While on Vacation
  • Developing Habits to Prevent Relapse
  • How to Talk to Your Children About Drugs
  • Common Traits Shared by Adult Children of Alcoholics
  • The Power of Sharing Your Recovery Story
  • Ways to Deal With Chronic Pain That Don’t Involve Drug Use
  • Most Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs
  • Deal with Heroin Withdrawal Symptoms in Treatment
  • National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week 2019
  • What Are the Signs of Drug Abuse?
  • Synthetic Marijuana Fake Weed Related Injuries and Deaths Break Out in Illinois
  • Loved Ones In Treatment , How Can I Help?
  • The Trump Administration Opioid Action Plan
• Category: Drug Detox
  • What Medications Are Used During Detox?
  • What’s the Difference Between Detox and Withdrawal?
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
• Category: Dual Diagnosis Treatment
  • PTSD Awareness Day 2019
  • Mental Health Awareness Month 2019
  • Gateway’s ASPIRE Program Achieves Top Dual Diagnosis Rating
• Category: Medical Detox Center
  • What Are the Long-Term Effects of Using “Study Drugs” ADHD Medication?
• Category: Mental Health Treatment
  • Types of Depression and How to Recognize Them
  • Substance Use Awareness of World Suicide Prevention Month
  • Asian American Mental Health and the “Model Minority” Myth
  • Substance Use and Addiction for PTSD Awareness Month
  • Substance Use Awareness for Men’s Health Month
  • Job Searching With a Mental Health Condition
  • Substance Use Awareness for Stress Awareness Month
  • Tips for Staying Healthy and Connected During Times of Uncertainty
  • Changing the Stigma of Mental Health
• Category: Paying For Rehab
  • 6 Excuses for Not Going to Rehab (And How to Overcome Them)
  • Payment and Health Insurance For Drug Treatment
• Category: Prevention
  • Staying Sober When You’re Lonely
  • Can Steroids Cause Anxiety?
  • The Alcohol Trap
  • Sobriety and Social Media 
• Category: Professional Events
  • Creating a New Narrative for Recovery – Inspiration Series 2.0 Webinar
  • Trauma, Attachment, Dissociation & EMDR – Inspiration Series 2.0 Webinar
  • 8 Ways to Wellbeing – Inspiration Series 2.0 Webinar
  • Prodependence: Moving Beyond Codependence – Inspiration Series 2.0 Webinar
  • The Fusion of Substance Use & Sex Addiction – Inspiration Series 2.0 Webinar
  • PTSD as Future-Oriented Survival Strategy – Inspiration Series 2.0 Webinar
  • Addiction as Chronic Stress Illness – Inspiration Series 2.0 Webinar
  • Inspiration Series Webinar 2.0
  • Inspiration Series Webinar
  • 5k Race to End Overdose
  • One Stride at a Time: 5K Run/Walk to End Overdose
• Category: Recovery
  • Our Recovery Playlist 
  • Detox Centers vs. Rehab
  • Dangers of At-Home Drug or Alcohol Detox
  • Coping With PTSD-Triggering Events
  • Navigating Family Celebrations While in Recovery
  • Why Don’t I Feel Happy After Quitting Substance Use? How Drugs Hijack the Brain
  • How to Celebrate Without Alcohol
  • How Stereotypes About Drug Use Harm the Gay Community
  • Chicago’s Heroin Highway
  • Addiction Recovery for Disabled Persons
  • Dangers of HALT
  • Addiction Recovery for Asian Americans
  • Addiction Recovery for Veterans
  • Setting Boundaries: A Key Part of Recovery
  • Healing Relationships Hurt by Addiction
• Category: Residential Treatment Center
• Category: Success Stories
• Category: Teen Drug Alcohol Abuse
  • Divorce and Teen Drug Abuse
  • Teen & Young Adult Nicotine Use: Smoking vs Vaping
  • Help for Parents: Teen Drug Use and Alcohol Use
• Category: Teen Substance Abuse
• Category: Teenage Addiction Treatment
  • Helping My Child With Prescription Drug Addiction
• Category: Treatment
  • What Is Wet Brain?
  • Treatment Outcomes
  • Gateway is Accredited by The Joint Commission
• Category: Uncategorized
  • How Alcohol Affects Your Liver
  • Why You Shouldn’t Mix Alcohol and Caffeine  
  • How Alcohol Consumption Affects Heart Health  
  • Does Anxiety Go Away After Using Heroin?
  • 5 Ways to Relax When Living with Anxiety
  • When the Most Wonderful Time of the Year is the Most Troubling: Holidays and Sobriety
  • Celebrating Nurse Leaders National Nurses Week 2019

News

• As Fentanyl Deaths Soar, Restaurants are Ground Zero
• Gateway Foundation Staff Highlight
• New Peer Counselor Program, Wyoming Corrections
• Gateway Foundation Board Spotlight
• Expanding Addiction Recovery Resources to 26 Illinois Hospitals
• Gateway Foundation Expands Addiction Recovery Into 26 Illinois Hospitals
• Gateway Foundation Aurora Receives State Grant
• Fear and Hesitation of Seeking Addiction Treatment
• The lighter side of addiction recovery
• U.S. Overdose Deaths Hit Record 107,000 in 2021
• A Conversation With an Addictions Psychiatrist
• WGN-TV Mike Toomey 5/2 – Prescription Drugs with Ciuinal Lewis, PhD
• Return to In-Person Counseling
• WGN-TV Mike Toomey 4/18 – Alcohol Awareness with Teresa Garate
• Alcohol Awareness Month – Daytime Chicago Interview
• Gateway Foundation Earns 85 in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Healthcare Equality Index
• Gateway Foundation Receives $1.33M to Further Addiction Recovery Access
• WGN-TV Mike Toomey 02/04 – What Causes Addiction with Teresa Garate
• Our Aurora Staff Has Been Vaccinated
• Corona Virus Update
• Interview with Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Engagement Teresa Garate, Ph.D.
• Dr. Britton and Gateway Alum Discuss Opioid Crisis
• Gateway Director of Events Marty Cook and alum Nick, Share Their Thoughts on Life After Recovery
• Dr. Britton and Gateway Alum Broadcast Insights on the Opioid Crisis
• Gateway Presents New Program at National Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit
• The State of The Opioid Epidemic

Events

• Alumni Halloween Party in Springfield
• Alumni Halloween Party at Pekin
• Tuesday Movie Night
• Season Change Nature Walk
• Bowling & Pizza at Bertrand Bowling Lanes in Waukegan
• Recovery Awareness Month Reception & Panel Addiction Medicine: Saving Lives
• Springfield Drive-In Movie
• 3rd Annual Community Recovery Awareness Walk
• Come Join us for Bowling at Bertrand Bowling Lanes in Waukegan!
• A Maverick Matinee
• Carbondale Alumni – Come Catch a Movie With Us!
• Jacksonville Summer Party
• Alumni Summer Party – Aurora
• Alumni Private Pool Party – Springfield/Jacksonville
• Alumni Bowling Outing – Chicago
• Alumni Summer Party – Pekin
• Alumni Summer Party – Carbondale
• Men’s Health Webinar
• Alumni Virtual Bingo Night
• Alumni Sports Day
• Alumni Pizza Outing
• Alumni Reunion: “Thrift Store Prom”
• 2022 Alumni Reunion – Thrift Store Prom
• 2022 Illuminating Wellness Luncheon
• Webinar: Understanding Mental Health Disorders from the Employer’s Perspective
• Gateway Foundation Downers Grove Open House
• Picnic in the Park – Pekin
• Picnic in the Park – Springfield
• Virtual Bingo Night
• Giant City Hiking
• Afternoon at the Zoo
• Alcohol Awareness Webinar – The Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder Utilizing Evidence Based Practices
• Trivia Night Caseyville Alumni Event
• Roller Skating Springfield Alumni Event
• Paint Your Own Pottery Carbondale Alumni Event
• Movie Madness Aurora Alumni Event
• ILAPSC
• LAP Conference
• NIEPA Annual Conference
• NAATP Conference
• AIS Membership Conference
• Substance Abuse in Rural Communities
• Alumni Hockey Game- Springfield
• Alumni Hockey Game- Pekin
• Alumni Virtual Bingo
• Alumni Bingo- Aurora
• Alumni Virtual Bingo Night
• Alumni Chicago Steel Hockey Game
• Alumni Super Bowl Virtual Pre-Show
• PTSD as Future-Oriented Survival Strategy – Inspiration Series 2.0 Webinar
• The Fusion of Substance Use & Sex Addiction – Inspiration Series 2.0 Webinar
• Prodependence: Moving Beyond Codependence – Inspiration Series 2.0 Webinar
• 8 Ways to Wellbeing – Inspiration Series 2.0 Webinar
• Trauma, Attachment, Dissociation & EMDR – Inspiration Series 2.0 Webinar
• Creating a New Narrative for Recovery – Inspiration Series 2.0 Webinar