by Cheryl Cirelli | Mar 9, 2023 | Recovery
You have worked hard to make it through treatment and begin a new life free from drugs or alcohol. Don’t let others sabotage what you have accomplished. Certain family or friends may not understand your struggles and what it takes to maintain a sober lifestyle....
by Cheryl Cirelli | Mar 2, 2023 | Addiction
Enabling and supporting a loved one’s addiction are very different behaviors. Supporting a loved one with a substance use disorder involves providing emotional support, understanding, and unconditional love during the person’s recovery process. Enabling involves...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Feb 16, 2023 | Drug Treatment, Recovery
During early recovery, you may experience a range of emotions. You may feel trapped in the past and think it’s impossible to move forward. You may be dwelling on things you cannot change instead of focusing on rebuilding your life free of the substances that...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Feb 5, 2023 | Addiction
In Georgia and throughout the entire United States, the opioid abuse epidemic continues. Many people begin using opioids via a doctor’s prescription and then move on to illicit opioids when they become dependent on the substance. Abusing opioids comes with a high risk...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Jan 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
A sponsor is often one of the most important people in your recovery journey. Having a sponsor can help keep you accountable and decrease the possibility of relapse. This is especially important if you are newly sober and just learning to navigate a lifestyle free...
