CDC Report: Excessive Alcohol Use and Risks to Women’s Health
Recently reported data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are shedding new light on the links between excessive alcohol use by women and the increasing risks to female health....
View Article2018 Houston Opioid Summit Creates Vital Awareness and Cooperation in the...
For two full days last week, nearly 250 leaders from across Harris County gathered at The Council on Recovery’s first Opioid Summit. In keynote addresses, topical breakout sessions, panel...
View ArticleMagic Mushrooms (Psilocybin) Remain a Popular Hallucinogen
Among the hallucinogens abused by those who have a substance use disorder (SUD), psilocybin mushrooms are still a popular source of getting high. Similar to other hallucinogens, such as mescaline and...
View ArticleThe Lifelong Quest For Sobriety…The Ultimate Hero’s Journey—Part 36
Guest Blogger and long-time Council friend, Bob W. presents Part 36 of a series dealing with Alcoholism and Addiction from a Mystical, Mythological Perspective, reflecting Bob’s scholarly work as a...
View ArticleRock Legend Alice Cooper Helps The Council on Recovery Raise $495K to Fund...
Alice Cooper, the Godfather of Shock-Rock and Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famer thrilled an audience of more than 1100 with his personal story of recovery from alcoholism and addiction this past Thursday...
View Article9th Annual Run for Recovery Raises Money for The Council on Recovery
The 9th Annual Run for Recovery took place Sunday, November 2nd. One of Houston’s largest recovery events, the race attracted more than 400 people of all ages. Runners, walkers, and other supporters of...
View ArticleThe Lifelong Quest For Sobriety…The Ultimate Hero’s Journey—Part 45
Guest Blogger and long-time Council friend, Bob W. presents Part 45 of a series dealing with Alcoholism and Addiction from a Mystical, Mythological Perspective, reflecting Bob’s scholarly work as a...
View ArticleDo You Know the Signs & Symptoms of Substance Use Disorder?
The term “substance use disorder” is frequently used to describe misuse, dependence, and addiction to alcohol and/or legal or illegal drugs. While the substances may vary, the signs and symptoms of a...
View ArticleThe Council Responds to the State of Emergency on Child and Adolescent Mental...
The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Children’s Hospital Association declared a state of emergency in child and adolescent mental health, citing...
View ArticleA Message to Those Affected by the Opioid Crisis
This blog post is authored by Mary H. Beck, LMSW, CAI, President & CEO of The Council on Recovery Most of us are well aware of the opioid crisis facing our communities. We read the grave statistics...
View ArticleThe Impact of Addiction on The Family System
The process of addiction recovery is rarely linear, nor does it only impact the person working to overcome substance use disorder. When addiction is viewed as a systems disease, it can be addressed...
View ArticleNow is the Time to Address Co-Occurring Disorders
As Houston’s leading nonprofit provider of prevention, education, and outpatient treatment services for addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders, The Council on Recovery has helped thousands...
View ArticleAnnouncing Danny Trejo as Keynote Speaker for our 37th Annual Spring Luncheon
The actor, activist, author and restauranteur Danny Trejo will tell his story of recovery and redemption on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at the Hilton Americas – Houston hotel. The Council on Recovery is...
View ArticleFinding Recovery at The Council’s Luncheons
The Council’s beloved Annual Speaker Series is more than a luncheon: time and time again, it has served as the starting point in a person’s recovery journey. It’s a big claim – and to the outside...
View ArticleAddiction & The Family: Unwritten Roles & Unspoken Rules
This blog post is the second in a series contributed by Rachel Evans, LMSW, of the Center for Recovering Families at The Council on Recovery and Ashley Taylor, MSW, LMSW, of Heights Family Counseling....
View ArticleRECAP: Danny Trejo’s Story of Recovery & Redemption Inspires Hundreds at The...
Actor, activist, author and restauranteur Danny Trejo inspired a crowd of more than 900 Houstonians with his story of recovery and redemption at The Council’s 37th Annual Spring Luncheon on Thursday,...
View ArticleCombatting the Stigma of Addiction
We have understood addiction to be a disease for nearly a century, yet shame and stigma continue to keep people from seeking treatment and support. This has always been the case, but skyrocketing...
View ArticleThe Importance of Compassion and Connection in the Referral Process
This blog post is contributed by a counselor with The Council’s Outreach, Screening and Referrals department, which provides free screenings and referrals to detox services, inpatient and outpatient...
View ArticleRECAP: The Council Recognizes Former Interns and Fellows at Reunion Event
Last week, former interns and fellows of The Council on Recovery gathered at the Hamill Foundation Conference Center to celebrate the impact and legacy of the Behavioral Health Training Institute,...
View ArticleThe Origins of Co-Occurring Disorders
This blog post is contributed by Izzie Karohl, NREMT, Policy Research Intern SAMHSA’s 2020 National Survey of Drug Use and Health estimates that 45% of adults with a substance use disorder also have a...
View ArticleGrief and Addiction
This blog post is contributed by Lori Fiester, LCSW-S, ADS, CIP, CDWF, Clinical Director of The Council on Recovery Grief is an often overlooked feeling in clients who are on the path of recovery....
View ArticleCommon Bond Creates Specialty Macaron to Support National Recovery Month
During National Recovery Month, Common Bond will offer a specialty macaron benefiting The Council on Recovery. A nod to the end of summer, the macaron features a vanilla shell, cherry limeade ganache...
View ArticleEvent Recap: Lauren Anderson Inspires and Entertains at Council Fall Luncheon
Houston Ballet star Lauren Anderson inspired a crowd of more than 800 Houstonians with her reflections on recovery, parenting and the arts at The Council’s Fall Luncheon on Friday, October 21....
View ArticleThe Council and Recenter Partner to Expand Access to Addiction Treatment...
Discovering Choices is The Council’s outpatient addiction treatment program that serves individuals who may not have the financial resources to afford them. The post The Council and Recenter Partner to...
View ArticleAnnouncing Jodie Sweetin as Keynote Speaker for our 38th Annual Spring Luncheon
The star of the classic 90's sitcom "Full House" and recovery champion, Jodie Sweetin, will share her story of recovery at The Council's premiere fundraising event on Friday, April 21, 2023. The post...
View ArticleHow We Are Helping Address Texas’ Shortage of Mental Health Professionals
In 2023, 98% of Texas’ 254 counties are wholly or partially designated by the federal government as mental health professional shortage areas. Here's how we're helping address this crisis. The post How...
View Article“Full House” star Jodie Sweetin Helps The Council on Recovery to Raise More...
Star of the hugely popular 90’s sitcom “Full House” Jodie Sweetin inspired a crowd of more than 800 Houstonians at The Council on Recovery’s 38th Annual Spring Luncheon on Friday, April 21, 2023....
View ArticleProviding Pathways to Stability and Success with Navigation Services
Our Community Navigators are helping clients access the services they need to achieve their personal goals. For more than 75 years, The Council on Recovery has served as the place to start for anyone...
View ArticleComedian Craig Ferguson to Serve as Keynote Speaker at The Council’s 2023...
The Council on Recovery is excited to announce that award-winning comedian and host of the Late Late show Craig Ferguson will serve as keynote speaker at our 2023 Fall Luncheon on Friday, October 13,...
View ArticleHow we’re combatting the opioid overdose crisis
The Council is troubled by the alarming spike in drug overdoses, which is now the leading cause of unintentional death in the United States. After a number of recent losses close to home, we wanted to...
View ArticleA Conversation with Dan Cartwright, Recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award
Since our founding in 1946, The Council has been able to continue and expand upon our mission because of the incredible individuals who have stepped up and supported us. For three decades, Daniel S....
View ArticleThe Council Joins Forces with Teen and Family Services to Support Teens and...
The Council on Recovery is excited to welcome Teen and Family Services whose central office will now be housed at The Council’s campus on Jackson Hill Street in a strategic move that will multiply...
View ArticleCouncil On Recovery To Host Symposium On Co-occurring Disorders
February 7-9 Symposium to Gather Multi-Sector Experts to Confront Addiction and Mental Health Crisis & Forge Solutions The Council on Recovery announces their Symposium on Co-Occurring Disorders:...
View ArticleThe Role of Therapeutic Counseling in Addiction Treatment
Addiction is a complex and challenging condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Whether it’s substance abuse, alcoholism, or behavioral addictions, the impact on one’s physical and mental...
View ArticleThe Transformative Power of Telehealth Services in Addiction Recovery
Telehealth services are the use of technology to provide healthcare services remotely. Instead of traditional in-person visits, patients and healthcare professionals connect through various digital...
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