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The Recovery Place graciously allowed me to share a group therapy session in the Christian Drug Addiction Recovery Program at The Recovery Place.  It was a powerful and moving experience, one that left a deep and lasting impression. The personal stories of those in recovery are sometimes heart-rending, often filled more...

The Recovery Place Christian Recovery Program  Addiction is a debilitating disease that can destroy the life of the addict or alcoholic, and in so doing devastate families and harm communities. For Christians who suffer from addiction, the wounds from addiction pierce the soul and threaten their relationship wi more...

The accessibility of the internet, and the anonymity that people can manage within its networks, has made surfing the web the most popular way to access information, talk about things more difficult to express in person, or seek help. Social networks in particular have opened the doors to approaching more sensitive more...

Stop what you’re doing.  Feel your heart beating in your chest? No? Well, good, you aren’t supposed to be able to feel it when you are just sitting at your computer. Okay, then, take your pulse.  Feel strong and regular?  That’s good, too. Now count your pulse.  For arguments sake, let’s say you are c more...

New video emphasizes the importance of clients attending a drug detox program prior to full integration into an active recovery treatment plan. New video presented by The Recovery Place drug rehab and alcohol treatment center emphasizes the importance of clients attending a drug detox program prior to full integrati more...

The Recovery Place’s new six-part video series explores the intricacies and special challenges that Rachel and Sarah have faced because of their dual diagnosis problems: Dual Diagnosis refers to having a psychological problem (or problems) along with an addiction to drugs and alcohol. The Recovery Place’s new si more...

Multiple research studies have shown connections between the genes you are born with and the chance you may have for becoming an alcoholic.  Other studies show that environment and genetics together can be an even more damaging combo when it comes to abusing alcohol. But does this mean there aren’t choices?  Thi more...

Focus is placed on the individual and not the alcohol addiction as the center of care in a new two-part video series by The Recovery Place: This client-centered approach explains how alcohol abuse is a symptom of a disease, and specialized drug and alcohol rehabilitation is required if recovery is a long term possib more...

New nine-part video series from The Recovery Place drug and alcohol and drug addiction center shows addiction and its roots and aftermath: New nine-part video series from The Recovery Place alcohol and drug addiction center shows addiction and its roots and aftermath through Sarah’s eyes. By attending client-cente more...

Don’t make waves. It’s the holidays.  Keep it light.  It might cause a binge or a blowup. But just maybe Thanksgiving is the best time to approach a loved one about their drinking or drug use.  Thanksgiving is a holiday that brings extended family members together.  If you are living with someone struggli more...