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Losing a loved one to addiction
Jessica Johnson, a nurse at Sharp Mesa Vista, hopes that sharing her story of losing her brother to a drug overdose can help others.
During difficult times, some people may turn to alcohol and other drugs to help cope. In this video, Serene Carruthers, a licensed marriage and family therapist and manager of Sharp McDonald Center, describes the four C’s of addiction:
Cravings
Compulsion
Control
Consequences
Recognizing any of these behaviors in your or a loved one’s relationship with alcohol or other substances can be a sign of addiction.
Sharp McDonald Center offers both inpatient treatment and treatment outside of the hospital setting. Programs help build a foundation for successful alcohol and opioid addiction recovery, including ongoing aftercare and family support services.
Learn about the different programs available at Sharp McDonald Center. Don’t live with addiction — find the right program for you to help break the cycle of chemical dependency and begin a journey to recovery, alongside medical experts.
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