by DJ Chiasson | Mar 24, 2026 | Recovery
What The Phoenix Is and why it works for long-term recovery The Phoenix Recovery Community (often just called “The Phoenix”) is a national sober community built around connection and shared activities, especially fitness and movement. Think workouts, hikes, yoga,...
by DJ Chiasson | Mar 18, 2026 | Recovery
The River Rock Treatment Alumni Group If you’ve completed treatment with us, our River Rock Treatment Alumni Group is a simple, steady way to stay connected in recovery after you discharge. Think of it as a monthly “anchor point” where you can see familiar faces, meet...
by DJ Chiasson | Mar 10, 2026 | Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcohol and Memory Loss: What’s Actually Happening in the Brain If you’re wondering, “Is alcohol causing my memory loss?” you’re not being dramatic. You’re paying attention. And that’s a good thing, because alcohol-related memory problems often aren’t about being...
by DJ Chiasson | Mar 3, 2026 | Alcohol Addiction
Alcohol and Sleep: What’s Actually Happening When You Drink A lot of people have the same experience: you drink, you feel relaxed, and you fall asleep faster. So it’s easy to assume alcohol is “helping” your sleep. But what it’s really doing is changing how your brain...
by DJ Chiasson | Feb 25, 2026 | Alcohol Use Disorder
What Counts as Binge Drinking A lot of people hear “binge drinking” and think it only applies to someone who drinks every day, drinks alone, or “can’t stop.” But binge drinking is actually a specific pattern. And yes, you can absolutely binge drink even if you only...
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