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For those who do not know, May is mental health awareness month. As the last day of mental health awareness month, Encore Outpatient Services would like to kindly suggest that…

Understanding of addiction treatment has undergone many evolutions since the beginning of structured treatment. How do we know what level of treatment a patient requires—as well as perhaps what services…

Written by: Mary Kate Murray and Hanna Kuehn As interns at Encore, we have a remarkable opportunity to practice our profession under the supervision of and in partnership with experienced,…

To say that marriage can be challenging would be an understatement. Even the best of marriages that experience stressful times can develop conflict and communication struggles.  A marriage is full…

Drinking alcohol is often seen as something to do to let loose and enjoy oneself in the context of a party, bar, or other social scenario. Perhaps the strangest thing…

Paying attention to our mental, emotional, and physical health is rule #1 for our lives in recovery, whether we are just starting out in recovery or facing unexpected challenges in…