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Communities that Care: Caregivers can help teens grasp drug and alcohol risks

Teen drug abuse can have a major impact on teens and their families. Youth need their caregivers’ help to learn and understand the risks associated with drug and alcohol use.

New opioid douses pain without being addictive or deadly in primates

In monkeys, the drug is a highly effective pain reliever without downsides.

I Had Lost Everyone I Loved

Robert W. shares his story of addiction and recovery with Heroes in Recovery lead advocate Susanne Johnson.

35 Characteristics of a Relationship Addict

Relationship addicts crave unconditional love, but live in constant fear of abandonment.

Five-Year Study for Relapse Prevention

Relapse prevention is one of the most important elements of addiction recovery. Working a solid program by staying connected with your su...

5 Warning Signs That You Have An Alcohol Problem

Am I an alcoholic? If you've ever asked yourself that question, you're definitely not alone. People who enjoy one light beer each night wonder about it, as do those who rarely drink but overdo it at weddings or boozy book club meetings from time to time. And someone in any of those groups might turn out to be an alcoholic—or not.

5 Reasons a Small Group is Essential for Your Health

God uses the community found in small groups to transform believers' lives. Here are five reasons why a small group is essential for our health.

The focus group will never die

10 Ways to Shrink Your Group

Most groups and group leaders want their groups to reach new people for Bible study. My wife and I have been visiting a local church, and we have found their groups to be very inviting and open to …

Rick Warren: My Small Group Pulled Me Through

"I wouldn't be standing here today talking to you if it wasn't for my small group."

Let’s Talk About the 3 C’s of Group Therapy

Thousands of group therapy sessions will take place across the nation today. They differ by location, leadership style, topic and dozens of other variationsWith so many audiences and issues, are there really a core group of ingredients that should be weaved into each group therapy session? Well, according to Moe Briggs, Chief Clinical Officer for Kolmac Clinic, the answer is an emphatic “yes.”Briggs suggests…

When to Break Up with Your Study Group

It's not you; it's them. Here, 5 ways to know whether your study group's shortcomings might actually be holding you back, and what to do about it.

FAQ: What is a small group and why should I care?

FAQ—A Frequently Asked Question—What is a small group and why should I care? Well, small groups come in various flavors. There are what we might call affinity ... Read More

How to Find a Running Group You'll Love

Have you always wanted to join a running group but just didn't know how? Here are my steps to make it happen!

Everything Triathletes Need to Know About Group Rides

Group rides are social, fun and allow you to ride father and faster than when going solo.

10 Ways to Lead Your Small Group to be Holy

A Support Group Can Help Mitigate Stress. Here's How to Form One

The meditation group I intended to form, pre-corona, was meant for busy professionals. Now it's a support group for anxious ones. Here are four guidelines that help to shape a support group for your own network.