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Do Pay Close Attention to Our List of Donts
If you are a regular reader of this blog, you may have noticed we offer lots of advice related to things you should do in recovery. You might also have
Get Free of the Substance Use Disorder Trap
In the hit song “Suspicious Minds,” Elvis Presley—known as “The King of Rock-N-Roll”—sings, “We’re caught in a trap. I can’t walk out.” And why can’t
You Might Go All in on a Hobby in Recovery
At The Farley Center, we are big believers in the value of engrossing hobbies for those who are in recovery from a substance use disorder.
Recovery Notes From Classic American Literature
If you took a high school literature class, you were probably introduced to some or all of the books we are going to mention below.
Five Steps Toward a Substance Use Disorder
Sometimes it can feel like something has happened all at once with no warning. In fact, a person who has developed a substance use disorder
It is Okay to Step Away from Frustrating Situations
You have almost certainly found yourself in a situation in which you felt yourself getting more and more frustrated. Maybe you were working on a
How to Overcome Opioid Use Disorder with Chronic Pain
In early 2025, The New York Times ran an eye-opening story by Jennifer Kahn titled “Chronic Pain is a Hidden Epidemic. It’s Time for a
How to Know If The Farley Center’s Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program Is Right for You
All of us at The Farley Center are proud of our inpatient and outpatient treatment programs for those who are struggling with drugs or alcohol.
Gas Station Heroin: Cheap, Accessible, and Alarmingly Dangerous
For many folks, the biggest worry at the gas station might be whether or not it is safe to use a cellphone while filling up
Some Apps You Are Apt to Find Helpful in Recovery: Part Two
In a recent post, we suggested some apps that could help you manage and improve your physical health and your emotional and mental well-being. Our
Recovery Lessons From the Olympics
As we write this, the 2026 Olympic Winter Games have just come to a close. Athletes from around the world competed over two weeks in