June 8th, 2017
In this special guest blog post, Steve discusses his true story of substance use and recovery. This is a real story shared with us (with permission) by one of our clients. If you or someone you know is facing substance use disorder, you will probably relate to the following story of Steve’s thoughts on powerlessness, surrender and […]
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January 13th, 2015
Horizon’s Recovery Coach program has been incredibly successful in helping people recover from drug and/or alcohol addiction. Recovery coaches provide support in helping someone maintain a solid foundation in recovery. Coaches help build upon recovery to achieve other life goals that make recovery worthwhile. The following is a true story provided by one of Horizon’s […]
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January 22nd, 2013
We are often asked to share real-life stories of recovery. The following is a story that is sure to inspire you. Meet Mark, a Horizon client who has successfully turned his life around… Mark began suffering from severe depression when he was about sixteen years old. By his early twenties he had turned to drugs […]
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September 26th, 2012
Kara always prided herself on being a “fixer” so when her uncle was diagnosed with schizophrenia she nominated herself to put together all the broken pieces of his life. She spent countless hours listening to him and eventually allowing her emotions to tie to his. Once she realized she couldn’t “fix” her uncle, she also […]
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March 26th, 2012
Karl Shallowhorn is a Senior Counselor at Horizon Health Services. His article, “Every Child Needs Love and Support of Family“was recently featured in the Buffalo News. We hope you enjoy this inspirational story!
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January 23rd, 2012
Restoration Society, Inc. programs are rehabilitation communities founded upon the recovery vision that all individuals who have been diagnosed with a mental health condition lead active lives filled with hope and satisfaction and make valuable contributions to our community. The link is to the events page which is updated regularly. http://www.restoration-societyinc.org/up-coming_events.shtml
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January 23rd, 2012
Please check out the below link for the Buffalo Area AA Newsletter. New Frontiers Newsletter presents the experience and opinions of members of Alcoholics Anonymous on the disease of Alcoholism. http://www.buffaloaany.org/newsletter.htm
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October 23rd, 2011
Miranda’s mom, Peggy, thought her daughter was dealing with normal teenage angst. She was at times unapproachable. She fought with her siblings and her girlfriends. She’d cry or get angry for no apparent reason. If it was raining, somehow Miranda managed to make her mom feel responsible. But her grades were good and there were […]
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