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How Does a 12 Step Program Work? Understanding Providence Treatment's Approach

How Does a 12 Step Program Work? Understanding Providence Treatment’s Approach

For individuals battling addiction, finding the right treatment program can be a pivotal step towards recovery. Amidst the myriad of options available, 12-step programs have ...
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When A Pilot Is Not Ready To Return Home

Often when a pilot leaves residential treatment, there remains unresolved issues, especially with their spouses and other family members. We know an alcoholic and addict ...
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The Sober Truth book

Critical Look At 12-Step Programs

Psychiatrists Dr. Lance Dodes and Zachary Dodes (father and son) published a book offering critical look at 12-Step Programs in March 2014 called “The Sober ...
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Physicians With Disease of Addiction In Philadelphia

Physicians make a significant commitment to their training and subsequently to their profession in caring for others. There is tremendous self sacrifice in the service ...
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Carrying Past Is Dangerous Venture In Recovery

Carrying the past in our minds is a dangerous venture in recovery. Once there were two monks walking towards their monastery during a monsoon rainstorm. ...
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What are the Advantages of Sober Living in Early Recovery?

Morning and evening mindfulness meditationThe disease of addiction requires a disciplined set of behaviors and attitudes to remain in remission. If you have completed a ...
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