Recent Posts in the Turning Point Category

• How Turning Point Is operating during the COVID-19 Crisis

  Jul 24, 2020
  The Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has impacted recovery services nationwide and may be fueling the next wave of the opioid epidemic . This is why ...
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• How Does Alcoholism Affect PTSD?

  Jun 26, 2020
  Even without post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), experiencing trauma can drive people to drink. Unfortunately, alcohol is not a healthy coping ...
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• If Staying Sober Feels Harder Right Now, You're Not Alone

  Apr 16, 2020
  Before the COVID-19 crisis swept the nation, many news outlets were covering the effects of addiction on our society. While it is not getting as much ...
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• How to Host Sober-Friendly Holiday Gatherings

  Dec 20, 2019
  Make Your Festivities Welcoming for Loved Ones Who Are in Recovery The holidays are a time of togetherness and joy. For those in recovery, they may ...
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• Sobriety & Resisting Temptation During the Holidays

  Nov 26, 2019
  “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” but for those in recovery, cravings for more than hot cocoa can come in full force. While some worry about ...
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• Understanding Substance Abuse Among Veterans with PTSD

  Nov 11, 2019
  The U.S. established Veterans Day as a yearly federal holiday honoring the sacrifices made by past and present service members. For many, this ...
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• Dual Diagnosis: What Comes First, Mental Illness or Substance Abuse?

  Oct 10, 2019
  A common phenomenon is co-occurring drug addiction and mental illness, also called a dual diagnosis. Either of these can develop first, as a mentally ...
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• World Suicide Prevention Day Highlights the Importance and Power of Connection

  Sep 11, 2019
  Yesterday was World Suicide Prevention Day, organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). This year’s theme is “The Power ...
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