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Mar
24

The importance of having hobbies in recovery: By Olivia Cyr

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March 24, 2021 at 7:11 AM

By Sydney Schulz

The key to successful post-treatment aftercare is a dynamically balanced lifestyle, where hobbies in recovery serve as a powerful catalyst.
Mar
24

Getting to Know Your New Community: An Article by Meredith Jones

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March 24, 2021 at 6:54 AM

By Sydney Schulz

Whether from one country, state, or city to another, moving to a new community can be challenging. Meredith Jones gives tips and resources from moving to the U.S from India, but the information can be helpful for anyone moving to a new community, in recovery or not.
Mar
12

Our Addiction Through Their Eyes: A Recovery Related Podcast

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March 12, 2021 at 9:32 AM

By Sydney Schulz

Live Rite Tonight, a recovery related podcast with a mother telling her story in her daughter's addiction and recovery.
Mar
12

Guide to Long-Term Recovery and Aftercare

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March 12, 2021 at 9:29 AM

By Sydney Schulz

To make walking a path to long-term recovery and aftercare more manageable, it is essential to implement an approach that will gradually ease this burden. Even if all the elements in the following guide are completed, relapse is possible, although less likely to happen. Family support, determination, and complete understanding of the issue will help the recoveree remain on the right path.
Feb
16

Does relocating during recovery help?

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February 16, 2021 at 10:45 AM

By Sydney Schulz

It's a widely known fact that one of the pillars of success in recovery is having an adequate support system. If this is missing from your current location, moving to a new one could be the way to go. Also, as mentioned, if you currently live in a toxic environment, if the relationships you have formed there are toxic or triggering, leaving could be the best thing for your recovery
Feb
16

Live Rite Tonight ft. Roseville PD Heather Owczarek

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February 16, 2021 at 10:37 AM

By Sydney Schulz

Community Outreach Officer Heather Owczarek on recovery resources, addiction, and more!
Feb
4

Live Rite Tonight with Percy G, Genesee County Ambassador

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February 4, 2021 at 2:58 PM

By Sydney Schulz

A recovery related podcast. Join us today and every Thursday at 4pm. Today we have Percy G, Genesee County Ambassador here talking about life after prison, the stigma, resources, and more.
Jan
28

Live Rite Tonight with Mark C.

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January 28, 2021 at 2:54 PM

By Sydney Schulz

A recovery related podcast featuring Mark C talking about his recovery as a double amputee, incarceration, the stigma surrounding addiction and more.
Jan
15

Winner of our 2005 Honda CRV SUV - Meet Kristine C.

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January 15, 2021 at 9:35 AM

By Jim Chaney

Last month we asked single mothers in recovery to tell us their story to be entered to win a 2005 Honda CRV that was donated anonymously. Meet our winner - Kristine C.!
Jan
15

How to start your journey to recovery

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January 15, 2021 at 7:29 AM

By Sydney Schulz

Deciding to give up drugs or alcohol and asking for help is a huge step and not an easy one to make. It's like taking a road trip to freedom, one that may last for years can imply numerous ups and downs, and one that some may never finish. However, if you have decided that the time to embark on the path of sobriety has come, that you want to break free from the shackles of addiction, this article will help you start your journey to recovery. You will read about what you can expect from a treatment program and the initial stages of recovery.
Jan
7

Live Rite Tonight featuring Jeff M

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January 7, 2021 at 2:29 PM

By Sydney Schulz

Live Rite Tonight's first episode of 2021! Jeff M on his recovery, Live Rite, Music Didactics and more. Happy New Year! January 7, 2021
Dec
23

Abstinence in Recovery

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December 23, 2020 at 12:02 PM

By Sydney Schulz

Abstinence implies not using any substances or engaging in any actions that may be addictive and has many benefits to those in recovery.
Dec
7

How to give back this holiday season without spending any extra money

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December 7, 2020 at 8:37 AM

By Jim Chaney

This holiday season we tried to make it as easy as possible to help those in need without having contributors spending any of their hard earned money. We partnered with Amazon and Kroger to make this happen. Shopping regularly on Amazon or Kroger is all you need to do.
Nov
16

Live Rite Podcast- Recovery Success Stories and Discussion

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November 16, 2020 at 9:04 AM

By Brenda Maks

Live Rite clients discuss their stories, hardships, success, where they are now and how they got here.
Oct
14

Healthcare Information- At Home STD Testing by Testing.com

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October 14, 2020 at 11:04 AM

By Sydney Schulz

83% of STD programs have paused services and community visits, and 66% of clinics reported a decrease in sexual health screening and testing due to COVID-19. Individuals who cannot make it to a clinic can access at-home STD testing!
Sep
11

The Benefits of Art Recovery

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September 11, 2020 at 6:40 AM

By Sydney Schulz

Live Rite offers a free Art Recovery Class to the public every Sunday at 6:30 pm. Today, we're sharing all the amazing benefits of art recovery!