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November 2015’s Dream Journal

April 6, 2020 / 12 Steps, Addiction Science, Alcohol, Art Therapy, Chicago, Co-Occurring Disorders/Comorbidity, Criminal Justice, Dream Journal, Drug Testing, Drugs and the Brain, Heroin and Opioids, Holistic Care and Treatment, Inpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Intervention, Medical Consequences, Mental Health, Mindfulness, New Orleans, Outer Banks, Outpatient, Pain, Prescription Drugs & Cold Medicines, Prevention, Recreation, Research/Trends/Statistics

Dream Journal Volume XXXIV / NOV 2015 Note from Dr. B. The ongoing opioid overdose crisis has prompted the CDC to take action in the form of developing new guidelines for qualified prescribers. First and foremost, the CDC stresses that opioid therapy should be utilized only if all other treatment options have been exhausted. Opioids can vastly improve functionality and quality of life, but the benefits must be weighed against the risks of tolerance, addiction, overdose, etc. If opioids are absolutely necessary, the prescribing physician and patient should work together to formulate a safe plan of approach and establish realistic treatment …

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Reverence and Respect – October 2015

April 6, 2020 / 12 Steps, Addiction Science, Alcohol, Art Therapy, Chicago, Co-Occurring Disorders/Comorbidity, Criminal Justice, Dream Journal, Drugs and the Brain, Heroin and Opioids, Holistic Care and Treatment, Inpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Medical Consequences, Mental Health, Mindfulness, New Orleans, Outer Banks, Outpatient, Prescription Drugs & Cold Medicines, Prevention, Recreation, Research/Trends/Statistics, Women and Drugs

The Dream Journal Volume XXXIII / October 2015 Note from Dr. B. The Walk on Washington was a great success! The Two Dreams staff gathered in Washington DC on October 4th in a collective effort to support policies that will improve addiction recovery and end the stigma against those with the disease. Major media networks covered the event, so our voices were heard all across the nation. Fall is a time of transformation, and we look forward to affecting more change as we move towards the end of the year. Monthly Tradition “Tradition Ten – Alcoholics Anonymous has no opinion on …

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Keeping it Simple with Service – September 2015

April 6, 2020 / 12 Steps, Alcohol, Art Therapy, Chicago, Dream Journal, Holistic Care and Treatment, Inpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Mental Health, Mindfulness, New Orleans, Outer Banks, Outpatient, Prevention, Recreation, Young Adults/Teens/College-Aged

Dream Journal Volume XXXII / September 2015 Note from Dr. B. September is National Recovery Month, a time to celebrate healing and to speak out against the stigma surrounding addiction. The Two Dreams staff members stayed busy this month, especially on the 26th. Clients and staff alike attended the 6th Annual Walk Against Addiction in North Carolina, which was designed to raise awareness of the epidemic that addiction is becoming in America. Our Clinical Director for Two Dreams Outer Banks, Brett Dunning, was a featured speaker at the event. He spoke out against the stigma that patients experience, and emphasized that …

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Nature of Our Wrongs – May Dream Journal 2013

April 6, 2020 / Chicago, Dream Journal, Mental Health, Sober Living, Young Adults/Teens/College-Aged

VOLUME V / MAY 2013 Two Dreams is a wellness program led by Andrea G. Barthwell, MD, FASAM that provides individualized care for those who dream of recovering a healthy lifestyle. NOTE FROM DR. B. Our Parents Academy Program has officially kicked off with great success! I am presenting lectures on adolescent psychological development for the parents at various schools in the Chicago area. These lectures serve as a road map for parents to help foster healthy, functional habits in teenaged children. Here is a link to an article featured in the Oak Leaves online publication. If you are interested …

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Self-seeking Will Slip Away – August Dream Journal 2014

April 6, 2020 / 12 Steps, Alcohol, Chicago, Dream Journal, Holistic Care and Treatment, Inpatient, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Outer Banks, Recreation, Research/Trends/Statistics

VOLUME XX / AUG 2014 Two Dreams is a wellness program led by Andrea G. Barthwell, MD, FASAM that provides individualized care for those who dream of recovering a healthy lifestyle. NOTE FROM DR. B. As summer is coming to a close, the school year is beginning, and schedules are quickly filling up with new responsibilities, take a moment to consider how you can be generous this month. Two Dreams is partnering with Caron Treatment Centers for a wonderful series of CEU training and catered networking luncheons, and we are pleased to announce that our next networking event is taking …

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Attitude and Outlook on Life Will Change – September Dream Journal 2014

April 6, 2020 / 12 Steps, Chicago, Dream Journal, Inpatient, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Outer Banks, Public Health, Recreation, Research/Trends/Statistics

VOLUME XXI / SEP 2014 Two Dreams is a wellness program led by Andrea G. Barthwell, MD, FASAM that provides individualized care for those who dream of recovering a healthy lifestyle. NOTE FROM DR. B. Next month is shaping up to be a busy one for Two Dreams! We will be attending the Lifestyle Intervention Conference in Las Vegas, as well as the 2014 National Conference for Lawyer Assistance Programs in Nashville, Tennessee. I also am extremely pleased to announce John Southworth as our featured guest writer for this month. His piece on ‘Receiving Help’ serves as a great reminder …

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Situations Which Used to Baffle Us – November Dream Journal 2014

April 6, 2020 / 12 Steps, Addiction Science, Chicago, Dream Journal, Drugs and the Brain, Inpatient, Marijuana, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Outer Banks, Pain, Public Health, Research/Trends/Statistics, Synthetic Drugs

VOLUME XXIII / NOV 2014 Two Dreams is a wellness program led by Andrea G. Barthwell, MD, FASAM that provides individualized care for those who dream of recovering a healthy lifestyle. NOTE FROM DR. B. This month we gathered together for a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration with the Two Dreams Outer Banks staff, clients, and family members. The holidays can be particularly challenging for those in recovery, and that is why we must remind ourselves and each other of our gratitude and the gains we make in treatment. Thank you to everyone who attended my performance at the Under the Gun …

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Common Welfare Should Come First – January Dream Journal 2015

April 6, 2020 / Chicago, Cocaine, Dream Journal, Nutrition, Young Adults/Teens/College-Aged

VOLUME XXV / JAN 2015 Two Dreams is a wellness program led by Andrea G. Barthwell, MD, FASAM that provides individualized care for those who dream of recovering a healthy lifestyle. NOTE FROM DR. B. The beginning of a New Year is a great opportunity to connect and make time for the ones that mean the most to us. As our theme this month is togetherness, I also want to encourage all of us in the field to continue working together as we improve our understanding of the disease we face. Two Dreams is providing an opportunity for all health …

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60 Substance Abuse Group Therapy Activities

April 6, 2020 / Chicago, Holistic Care and Treatment, Inpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Mental Health, Mindfulness, New Orleans, Outer Banks, Outpatient, Prevention

What is group therapy used for? Group therapy is used to guide clients through the process of gaining insight about themselves, others, and the world around them. Through the group dynamic, clients foster hope and examine core issues that exacerbate their addictive disorders. They also work to develop their communication skills and learn to engage in fun, healthy social experiences. The group dynamic encourages honest feedback and facilitates bonding between individuals with shared experiences. Clients weigh in on the issues of others in order to offer suggestions or provide outside perspectives, broadening the individual’s understanding of the conflict. Other goals …

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