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“I don’t drink every night; I’m just having fun with my friends!” or “We’re celebrating tonight, so let’s go big!” or “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!” Have you ever said or thought any of those statements? When you can’t immediately see the negative consequences that go along with you more...

The Recovery Place is 100 percent completely responsible for saving my life. Because of the clinical staff and the techs there, I was able to grasp the program of NA better than I ever thought imaginable. The Recovery Place also went to the extra mile to help my family better understand the struggle I was going t more...

Can smoking cigarettes during your drug rehab and alcohol treatment determine whether you have recovery success or not? Rehab centers are beginning to think so. Recently, a new tobacco-free policy was instituted at an Ohio women’s drug abuse treatment center. While tobacco-free treatment facilities began in New Je more...

With prom and graduation right around the corner, these next few months should be some of the happiest moments of one’s teenage years, not a time clouded by tragedy. Sadly the two seem to go hand in hand more often than they should. Annually, parents and communities nationwide are forced to face the sad reality of more...

Research on drug addiction and the dopamine effect on the brain are ongoing and negate the idea that some recent studies and organizations claim a "cure" for addiction. The Recovery Place takes an active part in the dissemination of education on new research and treatments, and is also concerned that the public holds a more...

Beyond The Recovery Place's efforts in providing the best possible drug rehab and alcohol abuse treatment with trauma recovery support, family therapy, and mental health treatment integrated into client-centered programs, TRP is also passionate about spreading the necessary education for addicts and their families to s more...

Breaking completely down and then building back even stronger: this is the core framework of the specialized Christian 12 Step drug and alcohol treatment program at The Recovery Place. Can over 2 million people be wrong? And to strengthen the available framework for addicts, alcoholics and families in need, The Recover more...

Less than a month ago a family in an area right outside of Detroit went to an Applebee’s thinking they would have a nice evening with family. That was before their 15-month-old toddler was served a margarita instead of apple juice. With a blood alcohol level of 0.10 (where the legal limit for adults to drive is 0.08) more...

We all know how dangerous it is to get behind the wheel of a car intoxicated. During holidays such as New Year's we know the temptation to drink and drive is increased, so we emphasize the importance of calling a cab. Studies show, however, that texting and driving - or using a cell phone at all while driving for that more...

Baby Boomers are aging in massive numbers. But behind closed doors the silent specter of drug addiction is also rising. This increase in substance abuse among the elderly, particularly prescription drug abuse, negatively impacts health, finances, and dims the idea of golden years. The Recovery Place takes a proactive s more...