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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
December 20, 2020

Staying Sober Through the Holidays

By David van der Velde
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