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Joanna Conti

Why Sending Your Child to Sober Living Could Save Their Life [DATA]

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Jul 29, 2021

Your child has finally (praise God!) agreed to go to rehab and, after a few weeks of not using drugs or alcohol, glimpses of his or her sweet, lovable self are reappearing. Now treatment is ending. What’s a parent to do now?

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Joanna Conti

Why Did Overdose Deaths Increase Horrifically During the COVID Pandemic?

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Jul 16, 2021

It's estimated that 93,321 Americans fatally overdosed during 2020. Why did overdose deaths increase almost 30% from 2019? Pandemic stresses/isolation are part of the reason, but the expansion of fentanyl is also a major culprit.

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Joanna Conti

Finding Effective Treatment When < 1% of Rehabs Track Their Success Rates

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Jul 8, 2021

Despite its crucial healthcare role, addiction treatment still operates with a bit of a Wild, Wild West mentality. Because so few rehabs invest in following up with their patients after treatment, success rates vary tremendously.

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Joanna Conti

Resources for Parents & Family Members

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Apr 20, 2021

Many families battling alcohol or drug addiction find tremendous benefit in connecting with others who are dealing with the same issues. This article includes links to some of the best free and low-cost resources currently available.

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Brenda Zane

Two Ways to Lighten the Load You're Carrying Right Now

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Apr 14, 2021

There’s a time for you to take care of everything and everyone else, but right now, prioritizing yourself and your self-care is more important than upholding unrealistic expectations.

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Joanna Conti

How to Find the Best Rehab for Your Child

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Jul 14, 2020

To select the best rehab for your child or other family member on Conquer Addiction, first figure out any criteria that the center absolutely must meet. Some options you might want to consider are:

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Michael Lewis

Financing Alternatives for Recovery

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May 26, 2020

Even though the Affordable Health Care Act makes substance abuse treatment more affordable, it is unlikely to cover all of your family's costs for treatment facilities and other services to help your loved one recover. Know your options.

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Joanna Conti

Helping Loved Ones Recover From Addiction

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Jan 12, 2020

Twelve years ago, one of our teenage daughters started drinking enough alcohol to possibly kill herself on a regular basis. Over the next five years, we repeatedly found ourselves forced to make life-and-death decisions about which treatment center to send her to based on gut feelings.

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Michael Lewis

The Hidden Costs of Addiction

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Jul 19, 2019

The financial implications stemming from addiction and recovery are significant, life changing and a critical component to the ongoing recovery of the individual and their family.

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Karina Monesson

How the "Rock Bottom" Myth Perpetuates Low-Quality Treatment

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Sep 11, 2018

There’s a common misconception in the addiction field that addicts and alcoholics must hit rock bottom before treatment can be successful. This is a convenient scapegoat for treatment centers, allowing them to say "it’s not our fault your son relapsed, it’s his."

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