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#SECONDCHANCES: After 20 years of alcoholism, Retreat gave me my life and my marriage back
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on gratitude. Retreat asked three alumni to author a collection of original columns explaining why our leading substance abuse treatment gave them a second chance at life. The result is our special series, #SecondChances. By Michael W., 48 former Retreat patient at Lancaster County, PA Second Chances Back in …
#CELEBRATESOBER: Retreat’s guide to navigating the holiday season in sobriety
Thanksgiving in Recovery In sleepy New Cumberland, PA, about 10 minutes outside the nearby city of Harrisburg, it was a comfortable 67°F on Thanksgiving Day 2014. For many Americans, the most pressing concern on their minds that particular November 27th was whether to dig into pumpkin, apple, or sweet potato pie. For 26-year-old Mike B., …
How Enablers Are Manipulated
Individuals who struggle with addiction will literally do anything to get their next fix, including manipulating their family and friends. If you’re concerned that someone you know is manipulating you to feed his or her addiction, look for some of the telltale signs.
The True Power of Peer Pressure
The words and behaviors of others can have a huge impact on the decisions we make in life, especially in our younger years. Young adults, especially teenagers, are more likely to make decisions based on what their friends do. In fact, one study found that children are six times more likely to try alcohol if …
