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Recent Study finds AA Might Be the Most Effective Way to Abstinence

March 12, 2020

CNN published an article on March 11 about a recent study concluding that those who go through Alcoholics Anonymous may have the best chance at abstaining from alcohol after completion of the program. Over 10,000 participants were evaluated and 145…

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Battling the Winter Blues: Recovery During the Winter Months

January 11, 2020

The winter months are hard. The weather can be unbearable and there are minimal hours of daylight. Really, who wants to leave the house when itโ€™s 10 degrees and your house is warm and cozy? All in all, itโ€™s really…

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Christmas

December 23, 2019

The holiday season is a wonderful time of year, but it can also be incredibly stressful, especially for those of us in early recovery. Holidays are filled with family, parties, and shopping centers that are all but serene. These are…

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Giving Thanks

November 20, 2019

The dictionary defines gratitude as โ€œthe quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindnessโ€, and this is definitely the season to practice gratitude in our daily lives. There is no argument that gratitude is an…

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What To Do When Your Friends Still Drink

October 2, 2019

Itโ€™s no secret that most alcoholics and addicts burn a lot of bridges in their journey towards their bottom. Believe it or not, a lot of us do emerge from the wreckage with a few friends and family members still…

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Outreach

August 7, 2019

When you come to High Watch, you become an immediate part of our family. When you leave, that doesnโ€™t end and we want to be with our alumni offering support throughout their entire lives. Just over a year ago, we…

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Dealing With a Loved One in Addiction

August 1, 2019

Itโ€™s Saturday evening and Iโ€™m on the couch with the dog watching something insignificant on TV when the phone rings. A few minutes later I hear โ€œSheโ€™s been drinking again and is on her way over.โ€ So, I get up…

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Meeting Disenchantment

July 17, 2019

Leaving treatment and entering the real world is a big transition and it is very important to have support through this process. But what happens when youโ€™ve been out on your own or living in a sober house for a…

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New Podcast: Interview with Lori W. on Recovery, Life and Work

July 11, 2019

High Watch’s very first podcast is here!! Listen as Alumni Relations Coordinator, Jenn Worthington interviews Lori W about recovery, life and what it is like to work at High Watch! Meet the Author: Jenn Worthington, Alumni Relations Coordinator

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PTSD and Addiction Recovery: A Process of Healing

June 16, 2019

โ€œEvery day I wake up to a different version of me. Will I be happy or sad, will I feel safe or scared? The things I feel because of my post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) arenโ€™t invisible to others. I like…

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