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The Addicted Brain: Why Addicts Use

By Luke Gilleran, LADC, NCC, CCDP Why do some people find themselves psychologically chained to a drug for a lifetime? Experts have learned the answer to this question. Through imaging and other...

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The Role of Therapist In Recovery

Dr. Marc Bono, Psy. D. Primary Therapist One of the unique things about Turning Point is the number and variety of persons that make up the support system of Turning Point clients. From case manager,...

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The Power of Group Therapy

Vanessa Reda, LMFT Primary Therapist, Center for Change If you walk into Center for Change you can usually find a group running. At Center for Change we offer an eclectic mix of psycho educational,...

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How Sober Support Networks Aid the Treatment Provider

Jay Brothers, CAC Primary Therapist When young people enter treatment, whether for the first time or a return after relapse, they begin establishing relationships with their program peer, program...

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How Sober Support Networks Aid the Treatment Provider

Jay Brothers, CAC Primary Therapist Center for Change   When young people enter treatment, whether for the first time or a return after relapse, they begin establishing relationships with their program...

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Talking to Your Kids About Drugs

Andy Buccaro, LADC, LCSW Executive Director Center for Change   Timing is key when it comes to braving substance prevention talks with your child. Knowing “when” is half the battle; the other half is...

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The Benefits of Extended Care

Dr. Marc Bono, Psy. D. Primary Therapist   For many client’s extended care has come after multiple shorter term treatments have not had a lasting impact on their addiction. This common experience among...

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Facilitating Change: Acceptance and Commitment

Jessica Hamilton, LCSW Primary Therapist Center for Change   All approaches to therapy share one common objective: to support the client in effecting positive change.  Although the ultimate goal...

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Building Self-Confidence

Vanessa Reda, LMFT Primary Therapist Center for Change   As our clients emerge into the outside world, one of the most important things that they will bring with them is a sense of self. Building...

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The Heart in Recovery

Meaghan Gorman, LMFT Primary Therapist Center for Change   “The Heart in Recovery” At the Center for Change, we incorporate the teachings and practice of a meditation technique called “Vipassana”– a...

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Working With Young Men

Michael Bower, Ed.D. Primary Therapist   Working with young men who are addicts and alcoholics can be a challenging, frustrating and satisfying privilege. Throughout the storm of addiction and the...

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The Addicted Brain: Why Addicts Use

By Luke Gilleran, LADC, NCC, CCDP Why do some people find themselves psychologically chained to a drug for a lifetime? Experts have learned the answer to this question. Through imaging and other...

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Redefining the Stereotype of the Addict and Alcoholic

Sarah Allen Benton, MS, LMHC, LPC Primary Therapist   The stereotype of the “typical” addict/alcoholic prevents many individuals with addictions from seeking help-as it allows for comparison to the...

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Motivating Young Men in Recovery

Fred Keane, LCSW Executive Director of Clinical Services   There are a variety of challenges that young men in early recovery face. Many are not “voluntary”, but rather have been compelled to enter...

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