5 Self-Defeating Habits to Leave Behind this SpringStart Spring Fresh by Replacing These Self-Defeating Behaviors! Give yourself a fresh start this spring! Life in recovery isn’t always...Read More
3 Ways to Support New Moms in RecoveryHow Do You Help a Young Mother Struggling with Addiction? Addiction recovery and motherhood are two of the toughest challenges...Read More
12-Step Programs for Families of People in RecoveryAre There 12-Step Programs for Families of People in Recovery? There are many 12-step programs available for families of people...Read More
Surgeon General Urges Americans to Carry Opioid Antidote [PRESS RELEASE]“We Should Think of Naloxone Like an EpiPen or CPR” Wake the Nation helped get naloxone into the hands of...Read More
CDC Reports Opioid Overdoses Up 30% in Just 14 Months [PRESS RELEASE]Alarming Spike Is a “Wake Up Call” for US, Illinois, and McHenry County McHenry County, IL: Opioid overdoses across the US...Read More
McHenry County Sues Opioid Makers to Fund Addiction ServicesPurdue Pharma Used Shady Marketing to Spread Opioids, and McHenry Is Striking Back McHenry County joins a hundred other counties...Read More
How Do I Help My Addicted Loved One in Denial?Addicts in denial put up walls, but the right approach can break them down. Break Through Your Loved One’s Denial...Read More
8 Remarks that are Harmful to RecoveryChoose Your Words Carefully When Talking to Your Recovering Loved One Addiction recovery is a delicate process and should be...Read More
How to Support Loved Ones in Recovery During the HolidaysThe Holidays Come with Unique Challenges for Recovering Addicts While this time of year does come with its share of...Read More
New Directions Sober Living Opens a Women’s Sober Living Home [Press Release]Addiction Recovery Nonprofit Gives Women a Place to Go and Helps Fill Treatment Gap Crystal Lake, IL: On December 9 th , New...Read More
How Do I Choose the Right Sober Living Home?Learn What Makes a Good Sober Living Home When it’s almost time to leave treatment at a rehabilitation center, you...Read More
Should I Call the Police on My Addicted Loved One?Getting the Law Involved Is Tough, but Sometimes Necessary Loving someone who’s battling addiction is a struggle in and of...Read More