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The stories we hear in meetings often shock us. It seems hard to believe that some members could have harmed themselves in such ways. We hear about arrests, bankruptcies, loss of family and home, [...]

When we finally make the decision to get help for our alcohol/drug addiction we may be too overwhelmed to see it in the beginning but our life really changes. This change is definitely for the [...]

We admitted we were powerless over alcohol-that our lives had become unmanageable. This is how it starts in the rooms of alcoholics anonymous. The word we appears two times in the first three [...]

The Third Tradition of Alcoholics Anonymous states, “The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.” This tradition is especially important for the newcomer. Certain groups [...]

Oxycontin is one of the most highly abused prescription drugs in the Pennsylvania. After going through FDA approval, the drug was first introduced into the market back in 1995. The use of [...]

The abuse of prescription drugs in Pennsylvania is a growing problem. Most people take prescription drugs safely, although approximately 48 million people ages 12 and above (20% of the United [...]

The title of this blog may surprise you, and yes you read it correctly. Bath salt abuse in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey are on the rise. You may be asking, “why in the world would [...]

A well-known, respected member of the recovery and treatment community has laid out this formula for treating the chemically dependent. God: There is a God, it is NOT you! Work: Work builds [...]

When it comes to chemical dependency, some defense mechanisms that addicts use are rationalization, denial, minimization and projection. Most people who are chemically dependent don’t even [...]

Hello to all alumni and past patients. Happy new year to all of you. Thank you for continuing to support Clearbrook and our efforts to support the community with people who are suffering from [...]