Gov. Chris Christie Debuts Television Ad To Raise Awareness of Opioid Crisis
The news up north regarding the opioid crisis is continually frightening. New Jersey’s numbers continue to concern residents. As a response, Gov. Chris Christie is doing everything possible to highlight new addiction services in the state of New Jersey. The ad campaign will help promote the telephone hotline, 1-844-REACH-NJ and a website, www.reachnj.gov, that Christie . . . . Continue Reading
Taking Control of Your Self-Destructive Behavior
For many of us, it can be easy to resort to self-destructive behavior as a way to cope with feelings of loneliness and unworthiness. However, self-destructive behavior can be incredibly harmful especially when it comes to your recovery. Learning how to take control of your self-destructive behavior can put you on the right path to . . . . Continue Reading
Movie Review: There’s Something Wrong with Aunt Diane
On the afternoon of July 26, 2009, Diane Schuler drove the wrong way in the fast lane of the Taconic State Parkway in New York for nearly two miles, before colliding head-on with an oncoming SUV. The end result was tragic: 8 casualties including herself, her 2 year-old daughter, three nieces, and all three people . . . . Continue Reading
The Orchid on 20/20
The Orchid Recovery Center is an alcohol and drug treatment center specifically created for women who are struggling with addiction and unresolved trauma. The Orchid’s facility has been featured on the investigative show 20/20 for a series on mothers and addiction. According to the National Institute for Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, one third of alcoholics . . . . Continue Reading