Karen’s journey to sobriety began on the day that she distinctly chose to stop drinking; to FEEL life; to be okay in a world of highs and lows. The problem...
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Marijuana, cannabis, weed, pot, 420, dope, the sticky icky… different names for the same thing whether you used it back in the 1960s or became a “cannabisseur” more recently.1 However,...
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While the opioid crisis in the U.S. has taken center-stage in the growing struggle against drug addiction, the rising need for effective cocaine programs has been largely overlooked. Now we...
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Taming Your Worries By Kathleen McGowan A severe headache sends you scouring medical advice books and the web for information. You're just looking to reassure yourself that nothing serious is...
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The Rising Need for Effective Addiction Treatment in Seattle As the addiction crisis is growing throughout the state of Washington, there is an especially urgent need for effective addiction treatment...
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A Guide to Beating the Fears That Are Holding You Back by Leo Babauta “Every time we choose safety, we reinforce fear.” - Cheri Huber Fear of something bad happening...
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“Schick Shadel Hospital was my final hope. It has been since 1984 that I was treated, and I’ve not had a drink or a desire to drink since. It was...
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Alcoholism treatment programs are proving that alcoholics can gain control over their addiction. Despite the stigma that makes many people hide their alcoholism rather than confront it, there is hope...
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Hello, my name is Phil Herink. I’m proud to be the CEO of Schick Shadel Hospital just outside of Seattle. We have been treating patients with substance use disorders since...
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