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National Recovery Month
John Bathen | 16 September

September is National Recovery Month. Recovery Month’s purpose is to educate people on the disease of addiction and mental health

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Celebrate The Miracle!
John Bathen | 9 September

There are many things we celebrate in our lifetime. One of the most important celebrations in my heart that I

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Summer Hurrah
John Bathen | 2 September

Labor Day weekend is generally the last kind of “summer hurrah” and lots of people are out traveling. Labor Day

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Recovery with a Pet- Happy National Dog Day
John Bathen | 26 August

Humans tend to develop strong relationships with animals. These relationships provide comfort, happiness and love. Animals are used for therapy

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“What would you do for a Klondike bar?”
John Bathen | 19 August

I can remember coming into recovery and in the rooms people spoke about having reservations. It was a common theme

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Feel the “runners high” without being high or an Olympian
John Bathen | 12 August

You don’t have to run like you’re an Olympic star, but it’s a fact that exercising can help with your

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Lesson or Blessing?
John Bathen | 4 August

Everything went bad one night and then my entire family knew I was using again, I did not have them

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Trauma and Addiction
John Bathen | 29 July

Everyone has dealt with a type of trauma that forever changes your life. It may not be obvious, but many

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Reduce the Risk of Relapse Dreams
John Bathen | 22 July

Have you ever had a dream that made you wake up in a panic? These lucid drug dreams can be

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Summer break…
John Bathen | 16 July

Well, it is that time of the year again… summer break. Sun is shining, grass is growing, pools are open,

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