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February 1, 2022

David Van Der Velde on "The Mirage of Dry January"

David Van Der Velde was featured in Thrive Global talking about the growing popularity of "Dry January."  The Executive Director […]
December 14, 2021

David Van Der Velde on Thriving in Recovery During the Holidays

Awakening Recovery Co-Founder and Executive Director has seen many holiday seasons come and go and knows how they can challenge […]
October 20, 2021

National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month

During National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month in October, The White House made a proclamation, that in part stated, “We […]
September 28, 2021

David Van Der Velde on Stigma and Addiction Recovery

"Regardless of the path you or your loved one take to find a long-term recovery solution from substance use disorder, […]
August 24, 2021

New Article About The Evolution Of Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery

"Change is the watchword of long-term recovery from AUD/SUD. Whatever stage of change in your recovery that you’re in, I […]
July 14, 2021

The Hero’s Journey and Addiction Recovery

Awakening Recovery's Executive Director and Co-Founder David Van Der Velde recently published a thought-provoking essay on how recovery from a […]
May 19, 2021

Adverse Childhood Experiences as it Relates to Addiction Recovery

About half of those that experience a substance or alcohol use disorder (SUD and AUD respectively) also known as drug addiction […]
April 21, 2021

The Stigma of Faith in Addiction Recovery

Growing up I was a seeker and had a sense of a Higher Power that today I choose to call […]
March 23, 2021

The Role of Friends And Family in Early Recovery

The American Medical Association defines alcoholism as a disease and the National Institute of Health (NIH) defines Substance Use Disorders […]
February 26, 2021

Pharmaceuticals Alone Are Not The Answer To Achieve Long-Term Recovery From Opioid Addiction

By David van der Velde
February 9, 2021

Why We Should Prioritize Alternatives to Incarceration for People Struggling With Addiction & Mental Health Issues

By David van der Velde
January 20, 2021

Abstinence is the Beginning of Long-term Recovery

By David van der Velde
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