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In July of 2009, Diane Schuler steered her Ford Windstar the wrong way on the Taconic State Parkway. A few minutes later, her vehicle slammed into an SUV head-on, killing her, four of the five children she was transporting, and the three men in the SUV. Schuler’s 5-year-old son was the lone survivor of the crash. more...

It’s no secret that addiction is a multifaceted disease, and depending on the substance and frequency of abuse, among other factors, addiction treats every individual and family differently; therefore, for effective addiction treatment, the individual struggling with the disease must be kept at the center of the prog more...

As a family disease, alcohol and drug addiction affects each member of the family differently. This infographic outlines the standard "family tree" from grandparents to the most innocent victims in infants, shedding light on the devastating spiral of addiction in the family. Alcohol and drug addiction is a multi more...

Like many addicts’ homes, 2-year-old Sasha Robertson’s house was profoundly unkempt - a garbage refuge… just another aspect of Sasha’s life that was sorely neglected. Along with trash, mounds of dirty dishes, and animal feces, drug paraphernalia was littered throughout the house, well within reach of the childr more...

Socially circulated myths about alcohol and drug addiction prevent individuals struggling with addiction from seeking the drug rehab treatment they need. To provide help for those who need it most, The Recovery Place is launching a website and blog designed to put these myths to rest. — According to the Nationa more...

In 2007, Jen lost everything she owned in a massive cockroach infestation. She had just moved into a new apartment in Los Angeles, and not long after moving in, noticed a few roaches here and there but just knocked it up to city living and an old building. However, a month later after a visit from her mom, Jen realized more...

New five-part video series explores the importance of support by and for family members of addicts and alcoholics: The Recovery Place drug rehab and alcohol treatment center has released a five-part video series on the importance of support by and for family members of addicts and alcoholics. Pamela is both a cer more...

New Year’s has always been a time for looking back to the past, but more importantly, looking forward to the coming year. It’s a time for resolutions—a time during which people make the effort to rid their lives of unwanted indulgences, such as bad habits or something more life-altering, like an alcohol or drug a more...

“Jumping off the gw bridge sorry.” – Tyler Clementi In September of 2010, Rutgers University Freshman Tyler Clementi jumped to his death from the George Washington Bridge after his roommate allegedly used a webcam to spy on his intimate encounter with another man. Tyler Clementi’s story is just one exampl more...

It’s time for college finals, meaning frequent trips to the library or local coffee shops, review sessions and study groups. With the pressure building to complete projects and papers and study for exams, many students are feeling the need to stay awake longer than usual. While some students will rely on coffee, Red more...