by Cheryl Cirelli | Jun 13, 2022 | Addiction, Drug Treatment
It can be stressful and frightening to return to work after completing a treatment program. You have to readjust to the daily routine, cope with job stress, and potentially be confronted by difficult questions from coworkers. Because work-related stress can be a...
by Cheryl Cirelli | May 23, 2022 | Drug Treatment, Recovery
Addiction is an illness that not only affects the person using drugs or alcohol but also the entire family. Therefore, many treatment centers offer programs that can benefit the family. For a person in recovery, family support can lead to long-term success and help...
by Cheryl Cirelli | May 11, 2022 | Addiction, Recovery
Substituting one addiction with another is not uncommon in recovery. When a person is addicted to a substance or behavior, they may be at a higher risk for developing another addiction. Filling the void of using substances by becoming compulsive in another behavior...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Apr 28, 2022 | Drug Treatment, Recovery
Attending a 12-step meeting is a great way to connect with others who also want to recover from addiction. A variety of meeting options are available depending on your specific interest and need. Some meetings focus on listening to a speaker discuss their own...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Apr 12, 2022 | Addiction, Drug Treatment
“I still can go to work and do my job…I pay all the bills and am never late…I never neglect my children.” These are just some of the things a person may say when they are in denial that their drinking has become a problem. According to WebMD, people who use alcohol in...
