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Empowering Your Recovery Journey at Recovery Cafe

by Juliana TabaresASAM Level 1, Legal Issues, Self-Care & Recovery March 5, 2024April 22, 2024One Comment

Welcome to Recovery Cafe in Athens, Georgia, where our dedicated team leverages their vast expertise to support your unique recovery journey. Our approach intertwines individual strengths with a robust community network, facilitated by our seasoned professionals, including Larry Walton, Steve Patterson, and Juliana Tabares. Here’s how their skills and experiences enrich our recovery programs by …

Approaches to Addiction: Recovery Cafe

by Steve PattersonASAM Level 1, Legal Issues December 5, 2023April 22, 2024No Comments

At Recovery Cafe, our mission is to offer a transformative journey through addiction life counseling. Our approach, deeply rooted in a holistic understanding of recovery, recognizes the individuality of each person’s path to wellness. We are committed to providing an environment that nurtures and supports all aspects of healing, from physical recovery to emotional and …

The Power of Guidance: Rediscovering Life Beyond Addiction

by Steve PattersonASAM Level 1, Recovery Challenges, Self-Care & Recovery June 26, 2023April 22, 2024No Comments

Understanding and healing from substance misuse isn’t an easy path. It’s filled with ups and downs, and sometimes the road might seem too hard to travel. But a counselor or a recovery coach can make this journey less daunting. They are like a compass, guiding you through the darkness and into the light. A conversation …

Understanding Substance Use Disorder: A Journey from Stigma to Empowerment

by Steve PattersonASAM Level 1, Self-Care & Recovery June 11, 2023April 22, 20242 Comments

The historical practice of decimation in the Roman army during the Third Servile War is much like how society treated substance use disorder, more commonly referred to as addiction, half a century ago. This punitive approach, akin to blaming a military unit for its failure, saw substance use disorder as an individual’s moral failing or …

Comprehensive ASAM Level 1 Program in Athens – Recovery Café

by Steve PattersonASAM Level 1, Legal Issues, Recovery Challenges June 6, 2023April 22, 2024No Comments

Struggling with substance abuse is challenging. Look no further if you or a loved one are searching for a comprehensive treatment program. The Recovery Café’s ASAM Level 1 program in Athens provides the support and resources necessary to kickstart the journey toward addiction recovery. Offering both short-term and long-term program options, we tailor our support …

ASAM Level 1 Basic Course – Your Journey Towards Recovery

by Steve PattersonASAM Level 1, Self-Care & Recovery February 9, 2023April 22, 2024No Comments

Embark on a transformative journey with our latest offering, the ASAM Level 1 Basic Course. This six-week online course offers an exploration of the complexities of addiction. It is guided by the proven framework of the American Society of Addiction Medicine’s Level 1 Outpatient Services. Our experienced team of drug and alcohol counselors and recovery …

Overcoming Addiction: A Comprehensive Guide to Supporting a Friend

by Steve PattersonASAM Level 1, Recovery Challenges April 1, 2022June 1, 2023No Comments

Overcoming alcohol and drug addiction can be daunting, but, with the support of friends and loved ones, recovery is within reach. If you have a friend battling with substance abuse, there are numerous ways to assist them on their path toward recovery. In this blog post, we’ll explore some clinical perspectives on supporting a friend …