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  • Summertime Support: Maintaining Your Recovery in the Warmer Months
  • PTSD Awareness Day: Understanding Symptoms and Support 
  • How to Get an Illinois DUI Evaluation
  • What Is Xylazine, and Why Is Its Use Growing in Chicago?
  • How to Talk With Patients About Substance Use Disorder
  • Is Fantasy Football Gambling?
  • Why Doesn’t Punishment Stop Addiction?
  • Is Day Trading a Form of Gambling?
  • Can Addiction Make People More Vulnerable To Illness?
  • What Is Stimulant-Induced Psychosis?
  • DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Criteria for Gambling Disorder
  • How to Stop Gambling: 10 Tips
  • The Dangers of Problem Gambling
  • Overcoming Fear of Quitting Smoking
  • Why Playing the Lottery Is So Addictive
  • Antisocial Behavior and Drug Addiction
  • What Is Problem Gambling and How to Get Help
  • What Causes Coke Bloat? What You Need to Know
  • What Does It Mean to Be Sober Curious?
  • Molly vs. Ecstasy: What’s the Difference?
  • What to Expect From Virtual Addiction Treatment
  • Continuing Care After Addiction Treatment in Chicago
  • What Happens After Overdose
  • Signs You’re Dating Someone Addicted to Alcohol
  • 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
  • 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 
  • 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
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  • Helping My Loved One With Methamphetamine Addiction
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  • Helping My Child With Trauma Recovery
  • Helping My Spouse With Prescription Drug Addiction
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  • Helping My Dad With Prescription Drug Addiction
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  • Helping My Mom With Methamphetamine Addiction
  • 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
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  • Addiction Among Medical Professionals
  • Common Hiding Spots for Drugs: A Guide for Parents
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  • 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 Use Disorder
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Finding Help on Self-Injury Awareness Day in Chicago
  • 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 Women’s History Month
  • Disturbed Sleep and Alcohol Misuse
  • Ways to Cope with Anger in Addiction Recovery
  • 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
• Category: Alcohol & Cancer
  • Alcohol and the Immune System — What You Should Know
• Category: Alcohol Addiction Treatment
  • How to Enjoy an Alcohol-Free Christmas
  • How to Enjoy a Sober New Year’s Eve
  • 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 Intoxicated Personalities (And What They Say About Possible Alcohol Use)
  • 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
  • The Link Between Alcohol and Cancer
  • 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?
  • 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?
  • 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?
  • 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
  • Bingeing on Greek Life: Substance Use Disorder 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
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