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About Ben Fisher

Ben Fisher is a videographer and content creator who has reached millions of people around the world with his work. Ben created the video blog A String Of Hope in 2019 to share hope and positivity about addiction and recovery. Ben is personally in recovery and has been creating content for drug rehabs for over 10 years.

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  Sunday, October 22nd, 2023

  Stress Reduction Techniques for Professionals in Recovery

  Professionals in recovery face immense stress, with work demands, deadlines, and triggers threatening their well-being. Unmanaged stress can harm your mental balance, resilience, and recovery progress. It heightens the...

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  Monday, October 2nd, 2023

  How to Help Your Loved One Build a Sober Support Network

  Key Takeaway: A Sober Support Network is crucial in recovery: Having a group of people who understand the struggle of addiction and support your recovery can greatly improve your...

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  Sunday, September 10th, 2023

  Preparing for Your Loved One’s Return Home After Addiction Treatment

  Key Takeaway: Establishing a sober home is important in creating a supportive environment for a loved one returning home after addiction treatment. This includes developing a plan for monitoring...

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  Thursday, August 17th, 2023

  Fentanyl Statistics

  Since the early 2000s, more than a million Americans have died of overdoses–mostly due to opioids. There are two broad categories of opioids–legally manufactured medications and illicit narcotics. Opioid...

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  Saturday, August 12th, 2023

  Self-Care For Family And Friends Of People With Addiction

  Key Takeaway: Family and friends of people with addiction may experience emotional and mental effects, as well as a financial toll. It is important to recognize the impact of...

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  Saturday, August 5th, 2023

  The Truth About Co-Dependency & Enabling

  Key Takeaways: Co-dependency involves an unhealthy pattern of behavior in which one person enables an addict to continue their addiction. It often stems from childhood experiences and can lead...

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  Monday, July 31st, 2023

  How To Encourage A Loved One To Seek Help For Addiction

  Key Takeaway: Addiction is a complex disease that affects both the individual and their loved ones. Recognizing the signs of addiction is the first step towards helping a loved...

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  Wednesday, July 26th, 2023

  Altered Visions: Understanding How Substance Use Influences Pupil Size

  Within the complex orchestra of physiological responses to drug use, one notable change can be observed in the very windows to our souls: the eyes. Specifically, certain substances have...

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  Saturday, July 15th, 2023

  Guide To Family Support Groups For Substance Use Disorder

  Key Takeaway: Family support groups provide a safe, supportive space for individuals and families facing similar challenges to connect with one another, share experiences, and find healing through community....

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  Thursday, July 6th, 2023

  Setting Healthy Boundaries With A Loved One In Addiction

  Key Takeaway: Setting healthy boundaries is essential when supporting a loved one in addiction: It is important to identify and communicate personal boundaries and limits to avoid being overwhelmed...

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