The Role of Trauma in Addiction
Meet Emily, a 30-year old woman struggling with addiction. As a young girl, Emily often witnessed her parents arguing. The arguments involved a lot of shouting and pushing. If her parents had been drinking, then the arguments were especia...
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5 Things Every Stroke Hero Should Know
In the United States, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds. We won't stand idly by as this menacing disease claims the lives of our loved ones and independence. Join the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and Stroke Her...
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May is Stroke Awareness Month
A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, is a type of brain injury caused by a lack of oxygen to a part of the brain resulting in tissue death. Strokes can be caused by a ruptured blood vessel (hemorrhagic) or by a clot that blocks bloo...
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Importance of Recreation in Recovery
Boredom. It is one of the biggest challenges people face in early recovery. If someone leaves the structure of treatment and returns home to spend all day alone and watching TV, they may be tempted to contact old drinking or using buddies...
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Your Brain in Love
Valentine's Day is considered the day to celebrate love. But what is love and how does love change when you have traumatic brain injury or TBI? According to BrainLine.org, there are many different ways the brain can change after a TBI. One...
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Keeping Your New Year Resolutions
We all look forward to a New Year. It often signals a new start. Many make resolutions to make changes in their lives, but how often do those disappear by week two or three of the New Year? And what are some ways to keep resolutions? (...
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Infographic: Holiday Giving
The holidays are about giving, but how much giving? Let's take a look: Holiday Spirit There are many ways to give back during the holidays. Please consider a gift to Vinland National Center this holiday season. We are truly gratefu...
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Handling the Holidays
Having trouble disconnecting during the holidays? Technology can be a blessing and a curse. It has become such a embedded part of our culture. Here are some tips on tackling the holidays hands free. (Infographic resource: Visualistan)...
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The Power of Gratitude
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Celebrate National Recovery Month in September
Support. It's a key ingredient in the recovery process. Without it, recovery can be a lonely, uphill battle. September is National Recovery Month and this year's theme is "Join the Voices for Recovery: Visible, Vocal, Valuable!" The t...
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