Author: Tracey L. Kelley

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Suicide prevention
The Importance of Youth Suicide Prevention and Awareness
Tracey L. Kelley | 14 October

Overall, New Jersey has one of the lowest suicide rates in the U.S., even though there are twice as many

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Alcohol Addiction Risk Factors
Factors That Contribute to Alcohol Addiction
Tracey L. Kelley | 8 October

Decades of stigmas related to how people develop drug and alcohol addiction created a great misunderstanding of this brain disease.

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When Addiction Affects Your Health
What to Do When Addiction Affects Your Health
Tracey L. Kelley | 23 September

Sometimes, the consequences of addiction don’t go away. If an individual with substance use disorder (SUD) or alcohol use disorder

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journaling
Clear Your Mind by Journaling
Tracey L. Kelley | 9 September

When the swirling cloud of thoughts gets to be too much, journaling is one of the best ways to calm

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success stories, what is celebrate recovery
Recovery Success Stories to Inspire You
Tracey L. Kelley | 26 August

Although it often feels as though we’re alone on our sobriety journey, the recovery community holds many people just like

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Withdrawal management, holding hands hospital bed addiction recovery treatment
Why Withdrawal Management Helps Your Detox
Tracey L. Kelley | 15 August

What most people initially fear most about addiction treatment is the detoxification process. Without a doubt, it can be a

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sober vacation
How to Make the Most of Your Sober Vacation
Tracey L. Kelley | 28 July

Beloved poet Mary Oliver is famous for posing an insightful question in her poem “The Summer Day”: “Tell me, what

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Traumatic Brain Injuries
Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries and Substance Use
Tracey L. Kelley | 25 June

People experience traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in many ways: assaults, contact sports, falls, firearm accidents, and motor vehicle crashes are

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Inspirational Books and Movies About Recovery
Inspirational Books and Movies About Recovery
Tracey L. Kelley | 13 June

Storytelling is the foundation of the human experience. When we’re moving through struggle and need a boost, books and movies

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How Parents Can Talk to Teens About Alcohol and Drugs
How Parents Can Talk to Teens About Alcohol and Drugs
Tracey L. Kelley | 26 May

Your teen watches you have a cocktail or two after dinner and celebrate every special occasion with champagne. One of

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