by Twin Lakes | Apr 3, 2017 | Addiction
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...
by Twin Lakes | Mar 22, 2017 | Drug Treatment
When my wife entered her first 60-day treatment center, I was told to participate in her addiction rehab family program. Reluctantly I did, but my head wasn’t in the game. I have a very stressful job, help coach my son’s soccer team, and, at the time, was doing my...
by Twin Lakes | Mar 13, 2017 | Intervention
Addiction Affects the Entire FamilyFamilies and friends recognize the need for intervention when their addicted loved one displays extreme behaviors.In fact, usually everyone except the addicted person knows that help is needed and that drastic measures are in...
by Twin Lakes | Mar 2, 2017 | Addiction, Recovery
Nutrition and addiction are linked. It is commonly known that good nutrition is part of an overall healthy life. The old adage “you are what you eat” does have some merit. The foods we eat affect even our mood and emotional well-being. Other than the effects poor...
by Twin Lakes | Feb 20, 2017 | Recovery
When you hear the term “alumni,” you probably think of people who have graduated from colleges or universities. An alumnus is a graduate or former student of a particular school, college, or university; or a former associate, employee, member of a certain association...