Nov 12, 2019 | Compassion, Substance Use
By Vicki Powers “There’s an empty chair in our house, and I’m not sure what to do with it…” While many families gather over the holidays to celebrate together, others have a stark and obvious void at the table – an empty chair. This chair symbolizes those who can’t be...
Sep 20, 2019 | Compassion, Substance Use
by Suzanne JarvisIt’s Thursday morning and time for street outreach**. We’re designing a program that creates focused pathways off the street for the homeless based on what matters most to them. It’s just the beginning.We meet Martha. Emaciated, she’s sitting...
Aug 16, 2019 | Alcohol, Substance Use
“Every person entering recovery should have an ongoing relationship with a primary care physician who is knowledgeable about addiction recovery,” says Bill White, emeritus senior research consultant at Chestnut Health Systems, in his July 11 blog post based on recent...
Mar 6, 2019 | Compassion, Alcohol, Sobering Center, Substance Use
Compassion is a core value and at the heart of everything we do at Houston Recovery Center. After all, the two hearts in our logo reflect the spirit of our brand. But compassion goes beyond an image or words on a page. One of the ways that Houston Recovery Center...
Nov 29, 2018 | Families, Alcohol, Compassion, Recovery Coaching, Substance Use
The empty chair. It’s a term used in the recovery community that references a relative or friend missing from the dining table during celebrations due to their substance use. In my case, I had a family member who periodically passed out in their chair during family...
Aug 17, 2018 | Houston Recovery Center, Substance Use
Ever play with one of these toys? You have to put the right shape in the right hole to move all the pieces inside the box. The box is the same. The shapes are unique. Working with problematic substance use is like this toy: one box with many shapes or associated...
