Keeping your side of the street clean in recovery is a foundational principle in 12-step programs. Through the steps, we learn that we had a part in many of the things that happened in our lives. Not blaming others for our circumstances is a common lesson in 12-step...
What is Trauma and How does it impact addiction? According to the American Psychological Association, trauma is “an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape or natural disaster.” Typically, initial reactions of shock and grief abate...
For the second year in a row, Twin Lakes Recovery Center has been recognized on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking...
A Personal Story: I never knew the dangers of alcohol poisoning until last year when I lost a sorority sister. It was a Friday, and we had just finished midterms. All week long, we heard talk of party after party taking place both on and off campus. The night started...
According to the National Council on Drug Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), each year, over 200,000 American women die as a result of alcoholism and drug dependence, with more than 4 million women in need of treatment for their addiction. While both men and...
