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Family Support and Addiction Recovery

Since the inception of the modern liquor store, society has fabricated an inaccurate image of alcoholism. The stereotypical depiction often features a male figure: he wears a trench coat, sports a long, unkempt beard, and lives underneath a bridge. In one hand, he holds a bottle which is not-so-secretly nestled in a brown paper bag.…

man reaching out for help

Suicide Prevention and Substance Use Disorder

Unless you avoid the news, you are probably aware that celebrity designer Kate Spade, and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, both died by suicide in the space of one tragic week. In the days since the respective announcements, the subject of suicide prevention has been trending across social media. “Why,” some people muse, “do people with…

Man holding his daughter on a dock

Understanding the Needs of Fathers in Recovery

Perusing a selection of Father’s Day cards, it’s easy to identify the stereotypical markers of fatherhood. A father is viewed as a provider, a protector, and a connoisseur of grilling, sports, and yard work. Fatherhood is synonymous with “strength” – as demonstrated by cards depicting bulging muscles and streaming red capes. Is there is anything…