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Family Workshop Experience at Gatehouse Academy

Written by: Ethan D For three weeks out of our year stay in Gatehouse we have family workshops.  All separated by about a 2 month period.  For some it is a very difficult experience but for most all it creates … Continue reading

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The Positives of Gatehouse Academy

Written by Scott E. There are many positives to Gatehouse.  One of them is having a big support group around you at all times.  There are many good things about this; having a big support group around you at all … Continue reading

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Developing The Leader In Me

Written by Becca G. When I became a senior resident I was really surprised.  I think it’s really cool that Gatehouse gives people leadership positions like senior resident or RA.  It really helped me see that the progress I’ve made … Continue reading

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Family Workshop Experience at Gatehouse Academy

Written by: Coleen F. As a resident at Gatehouse I struggled with not being able to see my parents and sister very much.  I didn’t think that a family workshop could help my relationship with my parents.  I just completed … Continue reading

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Addiction Treatment Activities at Gatehouse Academy

Written by Asia F During my addiction, my life revolved around using drugs. Now, while in sobriety at Gatehouse Academy, I am constantly busy. There are a multitude of activities. The physical activities at Gatehouse Academy include: yoga, karate and … Continue reading

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Lessons Learned: Live and Let Live

Written by Angela A. In everyday life, I struggle with letting myself let go of how others live their lives, and letting go of control in mine.  It is definitely easier for me to realize that I am powerless over … Continue reading

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Is There Really a Cure???

This week, let’s tackle a very controversial subject in the field of addiction treatment – does recovery from addiction or alcoholism involve finding a cure? Some medical professionals, as well as treatment models, believe a cure lies in the form … Continue reading

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Athletes Driven to Drugs by Social Pressures

Intrigued by the latest news from Yahoo! News story, Agassi admits using crystal meth in autobiography, I thought to myself – how do drugs and alcohol play into one’s drive to be successful in sports? The article describes, world renowned … Continue reading

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Serenity Proves difficult While Holding Expectations

Written by Kelli S. “Perhaps the best thing of all for me to remember is that my serenity is inversely proportional to all my expectations.” -Alcoholics Anonymous, pg 420 I have to remind myself this every single day. One of … Continue reading

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Studies Show New Insights into Women and Alcohol Abuse

Due to the cycle of hormone levels, women’s bodies actually intervene in how alcohol affects them, making them mush less affected to any affects. From studies on both human and animal test subjects, When they drink less alcohol and even … Continue reading

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