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What is a Sponsor in Recovery, and Why Do You Need One?
We’ve all probably heard someone being called a “sponsor” when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction recovery, but what exactly is a sponsor in recovery, and how can he or she help? By taking a closer look, we can learn just how important, if not essential, a sponsor can be in you or your…
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Does Childhood Trauma Cause Intimacy Issues?
For better or worse, our earliest relationships and experiences play an integral role in who we become as adults. Children are resilient and can learn to survive in even the worst situations, but early childhood experiences, especially traumatic ones, can have a lasting impact on who we are as individuals and how we relate to…
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The Benefits of IOPs
If you don’t need medically supervised detox services, an IOP may be able to offer all the support and resources you need for a successful recovery. An IOP can also act as a step up from regular therapy sessions if you need more resources and accountability than weekly meetings. Or an IOP is also the…
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Men-Only program Available at our Chicago outpatient center
The Meadows Outpatient Center – Chicago is excited to introduce our specialized Men-Only Program designed to help adult men face and heal from challenges and trauma in a supportive environment. Led by Primary Therapists Rebecca Muir, MSW, LSW, SSP, and Jeri Sedlacek, MA, LCPC, CAADC, PCGC, CSAT, this eight-week hybrid program offers both Partial Hospitalization
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The Difference Between Habit and Addiction
For those of us who have struggled with addiction, we know just how easy it is to confuse addictive behavior with habit. In most cases, addictions start off as habits before moving into destructive territory. Separating the two can be a bit complicated, but for those in recovery, it’s necessary to recognize the difference between
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Eating Disorders in Teens: Signs, Causes, and Treatment Options
It can be hard to tell if your teen’s changing habits around food, exercise, or their body are part of growing up, or signs of something more serious. You might notice them skipping meals, avoiding social situations, or becoming overly focused on how they look. These shifts can be subtle at first, but they may
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