5 Quick Facts about phobias: Approximately 15 million American adults suffer from one or more social phobias.* Anxiety disorders affect approximately 40 million American adults ages 18 and older.* Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects about 7.7 million American adults and is often accompanied by...
Bath salts aren't just for taking a relaxing soak in the tub anymore. Instead, it is one of many new and dangerous fads to hit the shelves, adding to the list of items that young people can easily obtain in order to get high. photo...
At BRC, we are continually striving to provide the highest quality of care and services to residents who are trying to recover from drug and/or alcohol addiction. And part of this includes placing an emphasis on relapse prevention. While drug and alcohol treatment centers focus...
On Friday, May 4, 2012, BRC Recovery (BRC) attended the 12th Annual Palmer Drug Abuse Program (PDAP) Campaign Breakfast, held at the Omni Hotel at the Colonnade in San Antonio, TX. The annual event is a fundraising breakfast highlighting how the Palmer Drug Abuse Program continues...
BRC Recovery (BRC) is pleased to announce the purchase of two apartment complexes in central Austin, TX. These apartment complexes will serve to provide safe, recovery-supportive and gender specific housing for recent graduates of the BRC recovery program. Apartment complexes in Austin, TX were selected...
Cowboy boots are empowering. At the very least, they are somewhat symbolic of my acceptance into the realm of sobriety. It wasn’t until I was surrounded by a group of strong, happy women in Texas that I began to change my concept of what...
I recently read the story of Dr. William Halsted, an early 20th century pioneer in the arena of modern surgery. He arguably possessed one of the greatest minds of the last century. He performed many surgical experiments on lab animals that eventually gave way...
BRC Recovery is proud to announce that on March 3rd, our residents will participate in a city-wide environmental event organized by the Austin Parks Foundation, “It’s My Park” Day. Residents will be helping with park reclamation, tree planting and trail improvements. Becoming environmentally conscious is...
I was told when I was new to sobriety that the time I started using drugs or alcohol my emotional maturity stopped. In other words, I was 13 emotionally. My first reaction was one of resentment toward the person sharing this with me. I...
My insanity knows no limits. And I have taken a hostage this time—my co-worker. I was having one of those days…where character defects were glowing and my mind winning. I needed a respite—a place where I could let the teardrops roll and no one see....
Several months ago, towards the end of a long and arduous day, I sat impatiently in a Starbucks drive thru. The summer sun blared down on Austin, as I anxiously tapped my fingernails against the steering wheel. The driver of the SUV in front...
Now that presents have been opened, gifts returned and trees dismantled, I suppose I should turn my thoughts to the new year—resolutions in particular. Like everyone else, I have made countless promises to myself over the years to lose those last ten pounds, color-coordinate my...
