We are incredibly excited to announce the Amatus Recovery Centers Social Justice Scholarship which offers $750,000 worth of scholarships to African American people struggling with addiction. Each #scholarship will fund all levels of care, from initial detox through outpatient treatment. Watch this video to learn why we are so passionate about this initiative and apply for the Social Justice Scholarship here: https://bit.ly/2E9JhYN
#Treatment and #recovery are related but separate terms. Learn more about them in this #FastFact. https://bit.ly/2RVzLwa
#AddictionTreatment #AddictionRecovery #Sobriety
Polysubstance abuse can quickly occur if a person no longer feels the drug’s effects and wants to explore with other substances. This form of taking substances is highly dangerous and increases the risk of overdose, leading to fatality.
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Polysubstance Abuse | Addiction Treatment Center Programs
Throwback Thursday: Two Years Ago Midwest Recovery Center's Matt Bell was honored as a Dynamic Leader from Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan with the prestigious 20 Under 40 Award. Matt was chosen from a large pool of candidates because he distinguished himself in the community by speaking to schools about #addiction and #recovery, developing a free 24/7 hotline to find #treatment, developing a free family support group, and working closely with the Lucas County Sheriff's Office DART Unit
Check out his profile here: https://bit.ly/3kJc0nl
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Will #Maryland's proposed #alcohol tax benefit those with #substance use disorder? Read more in our #blog: https://bit.ly/3mQRJyb
WJZ-TV | CBS Baltimore reports that between January and June of this year, there have been 1326 opioid and alcohol related deaths in Maryland. Amatus Recovery Centers Regional Executive Director Kabir Singh sheds some light on how the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated addiction-related issues for many.
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) involves the misuse of alcohol, which leads to problems in the user’s health. A person is addicted to alcohol when their daily functions are fully dependent on alcohol use.
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AUD | Alcohol Addiction Treatment | Alcohol Use Disorder
Holding onto #shame holds you back in recovery. Learn more in this blog: https://bit.ly/33RBppu #MentalHealth #RecoveryPosse
May of 2020 was the deadliest month in Ohio for drug and alcohol overdoses in 14 years. Midwest Recovery Center CEO Matt Bell joins 13abc News to discuss the difficulties treatment centers face during COVID-19, and why more resources should be available.
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Coronavirus restrictions bring tough times for those battling addiction
We’re proud to stand with the #LGBTQ community and wish everyone a happy #NationalComingOutDay! LGBTQ+ people have unique experiences with #addiction – learn more in this blog: https://bit.ly/2SGTMXE #RecoveryPosse
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay! This campaign brings awareness to the need for mental health resources. Learn more in this blog: https://bit.ly/2GO75D4 #MentalHealth
Today is #NationalAmericanBeerDay, but we’re seeing it as a time to celebrate #recovery. Check out our blog about the day: https://bit.ly/3kEFZgM #RecoveryPosse
Staying sober during Halloween can be very challenging, especially when attending social gatherings. Still, there are many ways to have fun while staying sober during Halloween.
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Sober Halloween | Relapse Prevention Plan | Rehab Programs
Early #education about #substance use and #preventative measures are so important. Learn more in this #blog: https://bit.ly/3dY1jes
What does it mean to build a #tolerance towards a substance? Find out in this #FastFact: https://bit.ly/3kvLlec #RecoveryPosse
Becoming tolerant to a drug is the third stage of addiction. Once your body becomes tolerant to a substance, dependence and addiction follow closely behind.
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Stages of Addiction | Addiction Treatment | Substance Abuse
There is a myth that people need to “hit rock bottom” before getting #sober. Find out more about why that isn't true on our #blog: https://bit.ly/3m18wh3
Georgia Addiction Treatment Center alumna Deanna knows that her story of #recovery will help others. Read more about her on our #blog: https://bit.ly/2KH8FIP #netDE
Learning more about addiction treatment programs before staging an intervention makes it easier to convince a loved one to seek help.
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How to Find an Addiction Treatment Program for a Loved One
We wish you and your loved ones a happy and safe #Thanksgiving! In case you missed it, visit our blog for tips on how to stay #sober over Thanksgiving: https://bit.ly/2Kx9L9M
Foundations Recovery Center of Maryland would like to give a huge THANK YOU to Jared Cohen, Blake Schindler and Kathy Hood at Bob Davidson Ford Lincoln for their generous gift of 5 Thanksgiving turkeys for our clients. Foundations works to make our community a better place, and we’re so grateful that our community is so kind!
Alcoholism and stress are linked for many reasons. Sometimes, the stress of daily life such as work, family, or school is a reason for alcohol use to escalate into an addiction.
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3 Ways Stress Leads To Alcoholism | Alcohol Abuse & Addiction
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EPISODE 6 - Getting Clean and Staging Interventions with Todd Zalkins
#RussellBrand has been #sober for over 18 years. Check out this blog from our Star-Studded Addictions Series about his #recovery journey: https://bit.ly/3tIbk6X #RecoveryPosse #MentalHealth
https://bit.ly/tFRMVb and the #NonAlcoholic beer O’Doul’s started a partnership last month to encourage #sober virtual dates. As we approach #ValentinesDay, this is a step in the direction of normalizing #sobriety: https://bit.ly/3p0BlL9 #RecoveryPosse #MentalHealth
