by Katie Sebastyn | Jul 9, 2026 | Addiction, Addiction Recovery
How to Build a Relapse Prevention Plan That Actually Works What a relapse prevention plan is (and what it isn’t) A relapse prevention plan is a personalized, written roadmap for staying in recovery, especially after addiction treatment, when life starts speeding up...
by DJ Chiasson | Jan 14, 2026 | Addiction
If cocaine has been creeping into your life (or someone you love), it can feel confusing fast. One minute it’s “just a weekend thing,” and the next it’s affecting sleep, mood, money, relationships, work, and self-respect. This is a common scenario for many dealing...
by DJ Chiasson | Dec 31, 2025 | Addiction
Why evening addiction treatment exists (and who it’s for) Most people don’t avoid treatment because they don’t want help. They avoid treatment because life doesn’t pause. Work still expects you to show up. Kids still need dinner and homework help. Parents still need...
by DJ Chiasson | Oct 28, 2025 | Addiction
Understanding the Connection Between Addiction and Fear Fear and addiction have a complex relationship—they influence each other in ways that can be difficult to untangle. When you’re caught in the grip of substance use, fear becomes both a driving force and a...
by Katie Sebastyn | May 9, 2025 | codependency, Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Family, Genetics and Addiction, Mental Health, Therapy
Codependency shapes relationships in ways that can deeply affect mental health and personal well-being. At its core, codependency describes a pattern where one person puts another’s needs ahead of their own, often at the expense of their emotional and...
by Katie Sebastyn | Mar 28, 2025 | Vermont's Good Samaritan Law, Addiction, Addiction Counseling, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Fentanyl Addiction, Genetics and Addiction, Therapy
Introduction Vermont’s Good Samaritan Law is an important law that protects people who help during drug overdose emergencies. This law encourages bystanders to take action without worrying about legal consequences, making it safer for those with substance use...
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