If you’re beginning your recovery journey, you may have heard about 12-Step programs. Maybe someone suggested it, or maybe you’ve seen the steps hanging on a wall in a meeting room. At first glance, it might feel overwhelming. What are these steps? Who are these...
You might not want to face it. Maybe you’ve told yourself that you have your drinking under control or that you are not like others who really have a problem with drugs. Sometimes, deep down, you know something isn’t right—but you push that feeling away, convincing...
When you’ve spent years using drugs or alcohol to cope, numb, or escape, it’s easy to lose sight of who you really are. Substances can change your behavior, your choices, your priorities—even your personality. Over time, you might start to wonder if the person you’ve...
Deciding to enter an inpatient addiction treatment program is a major step—one that requires courage, commitment, and trust in the recovery process. It also means temporarily stepping away from your daily life, including family, work, and familiar routines. At Twin...
Recovering from addiction is a journey that you don’t have to take alone. Having a strong social support system can make all the difference in staying sober and rebuilding your life. The people you surround yourself with can either uplift you or pull you back into old...
The holiday season can be a time of joy, connection, and celebration, but if you’re in recovery from a substance use disorder, it can also bring unexpected stress. The pressure to attend gatherings, manage family dynamics, and stick to your sobriety goals can weigh...
