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English Mountain Recovery Center blog articles in the field of substance use disorders and addiction recovery. Here you will find news, information, and inspiration about drug and alcohol addiction and recovery.

 

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English Mountain RecoveryTo learn more about programs offered at English Mountain Recovery, call and speak with someone today at (877) 615-8569. We are ready to help you or your loved one recover.
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This Is Your Teen’s Brain on MarijuanaParents should be aware that the marijuana being sold today, legally or illegally, is not the same as what was used in the 1960s and 1970s. Instead, today’s marijuana can have a real impact on the development of their child’s most precious resource, the growing brain.Marijuana has been featured...
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Contribution of Excessive Alcohol Consumption to Deaths and Years of Potential Life Lost in the United StatesMandy Stahre, PhD, MPH; Jim Roeber, MSPH; Dafna Kanny, PhD; Robert D. Brewer, MD, MSPH; Xingyou Zhang, PhDSuggested citation for this article: Stahre M, Roeber J, Kanny D, Brewer RD, Zhang X. Contribution of Excessive Alcohol Consumption to Deaths...
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AA is not a fraud: Why haters are afraid to listenHere’s why the program works, no matter what critics say: It’s really about listening, living, spirituality and joy.I’m beginning to think that the main proof that Alcoholics Anonymous is, as its members claim, “a spiritual program,” is that it is attacked so often and so...
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We have been saying for years that the best friend a client has in treatment is time. English Mountain Recovery was one of the first true 90 day residential treatment programs. Many friends told us people are too used to traditional 28 and 30 day programs and you won’t be able to survive.So why did...
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Signs & Symptoms: Drug and Alcohol Abuse, man passed out at bar
Do you know the Signs & Symptoms: Drug and Alcohol Abuse?American Society of Addiction Medicine defines “Addiction”The American Society of Addiction Medicine defines addiction to alcohol and other drugs as “A chronic, progressive, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive use of one or more substances that results in physical, psychological, or social harm to the individual...
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Gender Specific GroupsEnglish Mountain Recovery understands the need and sensitivity for gender specific groups. The groups are conducted on a weekly basis where the specific genders can share their true feelings and give feedback in a supportive environment.Both male and female clients participate in their respective support groups in the community.To learn more about programs...
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Happy 2014!At English Mountain Recovery we are all about New Beginnings. We have helped many who were once addicted to drugs and/or alcohol find a life of sobriety and happiness. English Mountain Recovery is located in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, and our 12 step based recovery program can assist anyone who wants to remove...
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The HolidaysDuring the holiday season, those who are in recovery from any addiction, staying committed and having a support system can be vital to preventing a relapse. If you find yourself traveling during Thanksgiving or the holiday season, you may be concerned with how you are going to resist temptation and maintain your sobriety.Helpful Tips...
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English Mountain Recovery is an Approved Education ProviderTo learn more about programs offered at English Mountain Recovery, call and speak with someone today at (877) 615-8569. We are ready to help you or your loved one recover.
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