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Marijuana’s Negative Effects on the Brain Are Greater in Younger Users
Often, when it comes to drugs, we tend to use a sliding scale in determining their potential danger. Alcohol and marijuana are gray areas for many, who argue that they…
Inpatient vs. Outpatient: Finding the Right Fit
December 23, 2014 - The ins and outs of treatment aren’t general knowledge to most people. When it comes to addiction, much of our education is on a “need…
Tips for Avoiding Relapse Triggers During the Holidays
December 17, 2014 - For those in recovery from drug or alcohol abuse, there are certain times that are more emotion-filled, leaving them at greater risk for relapse. Easing…
Nutrition Plans in Addiction Treatment
November 10, 2014 - Proper nutrition can aid the body and mind, and it can enhance the healing process. For example, certain diet plans and foods can aid an…
Is Motivational Interviewing Right for You?
November 6, 2014 - Motivational interviewing, also known as Motivational Enhancement Therapy or MI, uses a stages-of-change approach that has been proven effective in treating alcohol addiction and substance…
Self-determination and Long-term Recovery
June 20, 2014 - The freedom to make your own choices is one of the first gifts given to you in recovery. During addiction, every choice you made was…
The Purpose of Drug Testing in Treatment
June 9, 2014 - It’s no secret that a substance abuse problem can be insidious and unfathomably difficult to kick. Treatment can be a long, difficult, and sometimes slow…
Inspiration
April 30, 2014 - At Black Bear Lodge, our goal is to motivate and enlighten you on your journey to recovery. Since recovery is a lifelong venture, we want…
Black Bear Spirit Guide
April 30, 2014 - Every story has a beginning. The triumph of your story is still being written. In each of our lives, there are moments when we feel…
What Is the Long-Term Recovery Process?
April 15, 2014 - In 2010, 1.6 million people entered treatment programs due to alcohol abuse, and 1.5 million people entered specialty treatment programs due to drug use, according…
