29AprApril 29, 2019 Is It Time to Get Your Loved One Help for Addiction? Blair Patterson2019-06-07T06:03:01-07:00 Your loved one may not think that they have a problem – they probably believe that their substance use is under control, and that they can stop at any time.... Read more...
23AprApril 23, 2019 Long Term Addiction Treatment: The Benefits of Continued Care Blair Patterson2019-06-07T06:03:16-07:00 Recovery is a lifestyle change and ongoing process where you must continually put in effort to improve every day. It’s not something with a finish line. Read more...
11AprApril 11, 2019 Family Support & Education in Recovery Blair Patterson2024-11-20T13:07:38-08:00 Substance use affects everyone in the family, not just the person under the influence. According to The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, addiction is a family disease. Read more...
05AprApril 5, 2019 Stress Awareness Month: The Importance of Self-Care in Recovery Blair Patterson2024-12-11T13:57:13-08:00 April is Stress Awareness Month, which means it’s the perfect time to check in with yourself and refresh your self-care routine. Many of us struggle to put ourselves first, especially... Read more...
19MarMarch 19, 2019 UW Fraternities Ban Hard Liquor: What That Means for Partying College Students Blair Patterson2024-10-25T11:14:09-07:00 Ahead of a nationwide ban, the University of Washington has prohibited alcohol above 15 percent ABV – hard liquors – at fraternity events and on chapter property. The policy is... Read more...
06MarMarch 6, 2019 Pink Cloud Syndrome in Early Recovery: Managing That “Top of the World” Feeling Blair Patterson2019-06-07T06:05:35-07:00 There’s something about clouds. We use them to describe our feelings. If we’re super happy, we’re on Cloud Nine. If we’re depressed, a dark cloud hangs over us. If we’re... Read more...
26FebFebruary 26, 2019 Seattle-Area Sober Events, Recovery Meetings & Activities Blair Patterson2021-05-01T01:45:36-07:00 Whether you’re new to substance misuse treatment or you’re a recovery veteran, you’ve probably experienced the challenge of finding drug- and alcohol-free recreation, social groups and hobbies. Since much of... Read more...
19FebFebruary 19, 2019 It Takes a Village: Staying Connected to Your Sober Community Blair Patterson2019-06-07T06:06:05-07:00 Even if you’re not a Western movie fan, you’re probably familiar with strong, independent movie icons like John Wayne, Clint Eastwood or Jeff Bridges. Their characters spark the desire to... Read more...
13FebFebruary 13, 2019 Tips & Tools for Early Recovery Blair Patterson2019-06-07T06:06:20-07:00 When you have a chronic disease, it changes your life. Treatment may relieve the immediate symptoms, but whether you suffer from diabetes, hypertension, allergies or chemical dependency, the trick to... Read more...
