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11Jan2017
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Laughing all the Way: Humor and Community in Recovery

In our therapeutic groups at Welwynn Outpatient Center, emotional expression covers the range of human possibility. Clients are finally facing family issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma with a sober mind… and it is not easy. There are tears for regret, loss, and hopelessness. There are silences to “be with†the hard feelings present in the room. There are heartfelt expressions of empathy and support… And to top it off, there’s lot...
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Blog, Drug Addiction, General News March 29, 2016

Obama Administration Announces Actions to Escalate Fight Against Prescription Opioid Abuse and Heroin Epidemic

  The President has made clear that addressing this epidemic is a priority for his Administration, and today’s actions represent further steps to expand access to treatment, prevent overdose deaths and increase community prevention strategies. (See full article)  ...
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Blog, General News March 18, 2016

A Solution for America’s Heroin Epidemic?

This is treading on very dangerous territory! Are more drugs really the solution? Tell us what you think. Read more here....
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Blog, General News, Workplace February 25, 2016

Help Your Team Manage Stress, Anxiety and Burnout

Workplace stress, anxiety and burnout can sometimes cause employees to self-medicate leading to possible problems down the road.  Find out how you can help your team create a happy, healthy and productive work environment. Help Your Team Manage Stress, Anxiety, and Burnout, by Rich Fernandez, hbr.org...
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Blog, Drug Addiction, General News February 24, 2016

Chasing Heroin – A 2 hour investigation into America’s heroin crisis.

A searing, two-hour investigation places America’s heroin crisis in a fresh and provocative light — telling the stories of individual addicts, but also illuminating the epidemic’s years-in-the-making social context, deeply examining shifts in U.S. drug policy, and exploring what happens when addiction is treated like a public health issue, not a crime.  Watch Film Here...
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Blog, Drug Addiction, General News January 4, 2016

A Living Nightmare: 5 Things Doctors Don’t Tell You About Benzos

It’s no secret that prescription drugs can work miracles when obtained legally and taken as directed. But do you know that some prescription meds can also make your life a living hell, even if you follow your doctor’s instructions? Such is the case with Benzodiazepines, or “benzos†for short. These drugs, which include popular brands like Klonopin, Xanax, Ativan, Valium, and Halcion, are used to treat conditions like anxiety, i...
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Blog, General News November 6, 2015

Govenor Christie’s Plea to Change How America Handles Drug Addicts

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Blog, From the Founder November 5, 2015

Lewis Finch, Welwynn Founder, tells his personal story of recovery

Lewis Finch, Company Founder, President, CEO   Welwynn Outpatient Center was born from my own experience with addiction. Like many professionals with successful careers, I managed to build a thriving business in spite of being a full-fledged alcoholic. The day finally came for me to face the music and it was a turning point in my life for which I am profoundly grateful. In March of 1991, I founded an advertising agency that grew from a single-employee start-up over my gar...
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Alcoholism, Blog, General News, Healthcare Professionals, Intervention, Lawyers October 14, 2015

Intervention: Help a loved one overcome addiction

It’s challenging to help a loved one struggling with any type of addiction. Sometimes a direct, heart-to-heart conversation can start the road to recovery. But when it comes to addiction, the person with the problem often struggles to see it and acknowledge it. A more focused approach is often needed. You may need to join forces with others and take action through a formal intervention. Examples of addictions that may warrant an intervention include: Alcoholism Prescription drug abuse Stre...
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Blog, Drug Addiction, General News, Healthcare Professionals October 7, 2015

Is ‘Nurse Jackie’ a good portrait of addiction in the medical profession?

‘Nurse Jackie’ returned for a final season on Showtime on Sunday night and once again received praise for its realistic portrayal of addiction. At the start of last season, I asked an expert about the chances that I’d ever receive care from an addicted medical professional and if I did, would she still be able to handle the job. The answer, from Lisa J. Merlo, an assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Florida who has studied the prevalenc...
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