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These articles are intended to provide help for those struggling with addiction, as well as their loved ones. Learn about the treatment and recovery process and how Cornerstone can help you through this difficult process.
Beyond Addiction: The Journey of Finding Purpose in Recovery
Starting the journey toward recovery from addiction requires courage and transformation. Individuals work hard to regain control of their lives...
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Understanding the 5th Step of the 12-Steps
Finding Courage on the Road to Recovery: Navigating the 5th Step The 5th Step of the 12 Step program invites...
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Understanding the 6th Step of the 12 Steps
The 6th of the 12 Steps states, "We're entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character." Go...
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Understanding the 4th Step of the 12-Steps
Unveiling the Significance of Step Four in the 12-Step Journey Step Four of the 12-step program is a profound and...
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Understanding the 3rd Step of the 12-Steps
Embracing Transformation: The Power of Third Step Recovery is a transformative journey, and the third step of the twelve steps...
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Understanding the 1st Step of the 12-Step program
The first step is fundamental in the 12-step program, stating: " We admitted we were powerless over our addiction -...
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Discover the severe risks of cocaine and cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks, arrhythmias, and chronic heart disease.
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Job Description Under the general direction of the agency’s Clinical Director, the Therapist is responsible for providing direct client care...
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Meet Our Recovery Knowledge Base Contributors
Dane Perikly
DUI Education Writer
Dane is the Director of Virtual services at Cornerstone. He also contributes factual guides on DUI education so that you can understand all there is to know about DUI laws, DUI education, getting through the process of dealing with a DUI, and getting back on the road.
Recovery Writer
Susana is a recovery, mental health, and addiction education enthusiast with 8 years in addiction recovery. Susana holds a Bachelor’s in Theology from GCU and is committed to providing factual information on addiction and recovery.
Writer
Bliss Lavelle is a writer inspired by her family’s battle with addiction, aiming to empower Gen Z through her work, highlighting the challenges of addiction and the rise of fentanyl overdoses among her peers.
Recovery Writer
Julie is a recovery advocate, with over two years sober. She is a recovery speaker who believes people can change for the better. Her mission is to write factual, helpful information about addiction, treatment, and recovery. She believes that no one should be left in the dark at any stage of their recovery.
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Estil is a well known recovery expert who has over 13 years of experience in the recovery field. He has served 5A.org as the organization’s’ Executive Director, Board Member and President.
Meet Our Recovery Knowledge Base Clinical Reviewers
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Lionel, a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC) with over 4 years at Cornerstone. Passionate about helping those with addiction, he has trained as an EMDR therapist adopting a trauma-informed approach to treat the underlying issues of addiction, providing an empathetic approach to addiction.
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Karen is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in Addiction Treatment, EMDR, and Family Systems at Cornerstone. Karen has a Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from GCU and 15 years of experience. She was Cornerstone’s Clinical Director for over 3 years.
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