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Celebrating National Recovery Month : “Every Person, Every Family, Every Community”

September is a month of renewal and hope, as it marks the observance of National Recovery Month in the United States. This annual event serves as a powerful reminder that recovery from substance use disorders and mental health challenges is not only possible but also deserving of celebration and support....
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He’s Saving Addicts By the Hundreds. Why Is His Hometown Fighting Him?

Portsmouth — the birthplace of the opioid pandemic, a city so sunk by the tide of Oxycontin that people used their pain pills as currency, paying for food and ­Pampers with Oxy 40s — that town is coming back, house by house, powered by its rescue of men like Rooster.
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Recovery Means Connection

Deep, meaningful connections based on shared experiences are key to defeating the loneliness and isolation that can drive or trigger addictive patterns. How do we build those connections at Starfish? Our program is designed to strengthen social relationships and promote community. Shared experiences, especially those that teach a new skill...
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What Is A Sound Bath?

A sound bath is a meditative experience where those in attendance are “bathed” in sound waves. These waves are produced by various sources, including healing instruments such as gongs, singing bowls, percussion, chimes, rattles, tuning forks, and even the human voice itself. This meditative practice invokes the parasympathetic nervous system...
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