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Friday, November 30th, 2018
Why Addiction Recovery Housing Is a Community Problem, and So Is the Answer
What happens under one’s roof affects families and communities for generations. And so it goes with drug and alcohol addiction left untreated. This is the horrific truth for the...
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Thursday, November 1st, 2018
East Coast Housing Opportunities: Charitable Donations Needed for East Coast Sober Living Facilities
Sober Living and Recovery Housing Finding a circle of support, living with others who understand where you’ve been, and connecting with those who have the same goals are a...
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Friday, October 12th, 2018
Addiction Treatment Industry Events for 2018 and 2019
Professionals in the substance abuse treatment field touch on various aspects of medicine, mental health treatment and numerous other disciplines in their work. Continuing education is absolutely crucial for...
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Tuesday, October 9th, 2018
Sober Living Home Success Rates
Do sober living homes provide value when it comes to substance abuse recovery? Of course, we will always reply, “Yes,” to this question, but can we quantify it? There...
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Monday, September 24th, 2018
How to Pay for Sober Living and Recovery Home Stays
When you come to the end of a rehabilitation program, your funds may be drained from not working, and your insurance company has likely payed for all of the...
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Friday, September 14th, 2018
Pennsylvania Faces a Lack of Addiction Treatment and Sober Living Options for Addicts in Recovery
The Need for Affordable Addiction Treatment and Transitional Housing in United States The mistakes that were made in the wake of the ACA requiring addiction treatment to be covered...
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Friday, September 7th, 2018
The Concerning Reason an International Alcohol Study at Johns Hopkins University Was Called Off
A high-profile international alcohol study with a local connection has been grounded. Recently, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) cut off funding of a multimillion-dollar study of the effects...
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Tuesday, August 28th, 2018
Tips and Professional Advice for Choosing a Sober Living Program
If you are considering choosing a sober living home for yourself or a loved one, take a moment to appreciate this victory. Choosing sober living is a major step...
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Sunday, August 19th, 2018
Increased Benzodiazepine Overdose Rates in the United States
Opioids are the drug at the root of the current overdoses and addiction crisis in the United States, and benzodiazepines are the drug at the heart of a silent...
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Jun 24

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Jun 23

Mental health is important for everyone. So know that if you’re facing a mental health challenge, you are not alone! “Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” — Albus Dumbledore from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

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Jun 21

"A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society." Billy Graham #HappyFathersDay

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Jun 20

“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.”
― F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby #FirstDayOfSummer

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Jun 19

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Jun 18

Featured Artist for Recovery: Tanya She shared her art and story with us at the #ArtinRecovery event last year. She does a variety of art, including graphic design, tee shirt designs, paint schemes for race cars and more. Tanya likes to be unique and different in her work. She goes by the name 'Lasing Creations' because no one has what she has. Tanya would like to do art full time. Her advice for someone just starting out is to keep going for it. Her late brother pushed her to reach her goals. Are you an #ArtistInRecovery? Who and what inspires you?

<img src="https://echorecovery.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png" alt="Featured Artist for Recovery: Tanya She shared her art and story with us at the #ArtinRecovery event last year. She does a variety of art, including graphic design, tee shirt designs, paint schemes for race cars and more. Tanya likes to be unique and different in her work. She goes by the name 'Lasing Creations' because no one has what she has. Tanya would like to do art full time. Her advice for someone just starting out is to keep going for it. Her late brother pushed her to reach her goals. Are you an #ArtistInRecovery? Who and what inspires you?">

Jun 17

No one said it would be easy...

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Jun 16

"Art is unbelievably helpful to so many people in recovery. It’s amazing to see these individuals from our County take their work to the next level." says AAAC communications manager Dana Schiffman. 🖌 Bat man by artist Eugene Galasso @thelaurelofasheville

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Jun 15

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Jun 13

When I first got into recovery I had three guidelines for spiritual practice: 1) Do it every day, at the same time.
2) Do it no matter what you are feeling.
3) Make it about the process not the product. My spiritual practice changed throughout the years. For a long time it consisted of writing three pages in the morning (Julia Cameron’s “morning pages” from her book The Artist's Way are a daily practice for many recovering people) and meditating every evening. Then it evolved into daily art/collage in my journal and movement as a meditation practice. Just like recovery, my spiritual practice had to evolve with me. This is the practice: coming back to that self, again and again, for as long as it takes. By Linda Shanti McCabe, MA, PsyD

<img src="https://echorecovery.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png" alt="When I first got into recovery I had three guidelines for spiritual practice: 1) Do it every day, at the same time. 2) Do it no matter what you are feeling. 3) Make it about the process not the product. My spiritual practice changed throughout the years. For a long time it consisted of writing three pages in the morning (Julia Cameron’s “morning pages” from her book The Artist's Way are a daily practice for many recovering people) and meditating every evening. Then it evolved into daily art/collage in my journal and movement as a meditation practice. Just like recovery, my spiritual practice had to evolve with me. This is the practice: coming back to that self, again and again, for as long as it takes. By Linda Shanti McCabe, MA, PsyD">

Jun 12

Good morning! If you needed a sign to continue on your road to recovery, this is it! Keep fighting, you’re not in this alone
— Help Every Addict Live

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Jun 11

Artists are everywhere Creative people power – that combination of creativity and engagement – is a key ingredient in thriving communities. Artists are building that power in communities all over, and we believe that sharing their stories connects and inspires people. Please visit our website to learn more and read stories from artists in recovery. #ArtForRecovery #ArtistsForCommunity

<img src="https://echorecovery.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png" alt="Artists are everywhere Creative people power – that combination of creativity and engagement – is a key ingredient in thriving communities. Artists are building that power in communities all over, and we believe that sharing their stories connects and inspires people. Please visit our website to learn more and read stories from artists in recovery. #ArtForRecovery #ArtistsForCommunity">

Jun 9

“I've been in recovery from addiction for 19 years… I never thought I'd be able to get 19 seconds of anything.”
Patricia first came to Harlem United a year into her recovery, hoping to not just survive but thrive, and one of the first programs that she connected with was art therapy. “Some things that I did were self-destructive and I’m not going to be able to cure that right away. Working on yourself doesn’t happen overnight.” #ArtInRecovery @harlemunitednyc

<img src="https://echorecovery.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png" alt="“I've been in recovery from addiction for 19 years… I never thought I'd be able to get 19 seconds of anything.” Patricia first came to Harlem United a year into her recovery, hoping to not just survive but thrive, and one of the first programs that she connected with was art therapy. “Some things that I did were self-destructive and I’m not going to be able to cure that right away. Working on yourself doesn’t happen overnight.” #ArtInRecovery @harlemunitednyc">

Jun 8

“Let your hopes, not your hurts, shape your future.” ~ Robert H. Schuller

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Jun 7

WHO SHOULD TRY ART THERAPY Art therapy is a great choice for anyone struggling with substance abuse or mental health issues. Art therapy can help people of all ages who are recovering find new ways to express themselves. This therapeutic technique is very flexible, which makes it a great tool both for people just starting out their journey to recovery and for people looking to make new connections as they move into a life free from drugs and alcohol. Art therapy is especially good for people who have trouble communicating with traditional methods like speaking or writing. Art gives them a voice where they feel they may lack it in other aspects of their life. #ArtTherapy

<img src="https://echorecovery.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png" alt="WHO SHOULD TRY ART THERAPY Art therapy is a great choice for anyone struggling with substance abuse or mental health issues. Art therapy can help people of all ages who are recovering find new ways to express themselves. This therapeutic technique is very flexible, which makes it a great tool both for people just starting out their journey to recovery and for people looking to make new connections as they move into a life free from drugs and alcohol. Art therapy is especially good for people who have trouble communicating with traditional methods like speaking or writing. Art gives them a voice where they feel they may lack it in other aspects of their life. #ArtTherapy">

Jun 4

Summer is almost here. What have you planned for yourself creatively?

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Jun 3

Paul Miller, a former professional photographer and poet, was working as a part-time security guard when he had a stroke. When numbness in his right arm and leg started, he drove himself to the nearby emergency room. There, it was confirmed—he was having a stroke. Linda Odom, the director of Creative Connections, motivated his creative spirit and helped him find a new love for painting. Now, back at home, Paul continues to paint. He was recently surprised by his daughters at an art studio to celebrate his 80th birthday. #ArtForRecovery #ArtHeals

<img src="https://echorecovery.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png" alt="Paul Miller, a former professional photographer and poet, was working as a part-time security guard when he had a stroke. When numbness in his right arm and leg started, he drove himself to the nearby emergency room. There, it was confirmed—he was having a stroke. Linda Odom, the director of Creative Connections, motivated his creative spirit and helped him find a new love for painting. Now, back at home, Paul continues to paint. He was recently surprised by his daughters at an art studio to celebrate his 80th birthday. #ArtForRecovery #ArtHeals">

Jun 2

Make something you're proud of.

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May 29

Mental health recovery does not occur overnight and neither does social innovation but the important thing with both is to keep going, keep listening, and not to give up. #ArtInRecovery

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May 28

We're rooting for you!

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