July 2013

When I first got sober I heard the saying,” My mind was a dangerous place to be alone.”  The saying hit home.  My mind was going a million miles a minute in every which direction.  They all seemed to move in the direction that I would not be able to stay sober and that long […]

In the young adult drug treatment program, Blueprints For Recovery, I have been fortunate enough to attend several recovery conventions.  It is always a bunch of fun and I always leave with a great sense of fellowship.  There is a lot of recovery at the events.  It is inspiring to see hundreds of other people […]

An important aspect of recovery is becoming a part of our families again, returning to our communities, and finding or reinventing meaningful work. One of the important things that Blueprints for Recovery offers their clients is a new opportunity to practice living meaningfully. Maddy Harland, editor of Permaculture magazine, recently reminded me of The Great […]

Blueprints for Recovery Leads the Way With the increasing population of young adults becoming addicted to heroin, Blueprints for recovery is creating the foundation for long-term recovery. HERE’S  HOW: ·         Blueprints for Recovery is a small, owner-operated long term facility, utilizing the 12-steps. ·         We’re a 10 bed program for young men (18-26 years of […]

Rodney was with Gatehouse Academy for over 5 years, until their recent closing. He began his treatment career as a Residential Technician, then as an Admissions Coordinator, a Residential Director, a Family Communications Manager, and finally, the Program Director.  His Bachelor’s degree is in Health Care Management. Rodney brings a tremendous amount of heart to […]

Neurofeedback for PTSD Trauma: Trauma (whether from a one-time dramatic event or from a repetitive type, stemming from childhood) causes our central nervous system (CNS) to be on high alert.  Whether the event/events took place today or years ago, the brain has changed to accommodate that traumatic experience.  It’s as if a robber has come […]

NEUROFEEDBACK—Long-term treatment’s answer to relapse 2006 Study boasts a 77% recovery rate for addicts getting Neurofeedback in Treatment It’s come to my attention, recently, that Neurofeedback has reached a “tipping point” if you will (with the general public and specifically in addiction treatment circles). This is good news to me because I have spent the […]