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...
by Twin Lakes | Feb 14, 2017 | Drug Treatment
Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium (AWD) is the most severe form of alcohol withdrawal. Anyone who has been a long-time heavy drinker—meaning 15 drinks a week for men and 8 drinks a week for women, according to the Center for Disease Control—is at risk for experiencing...
by Twin Lakes | Feb 2, 2017 | Intervention
Addiction is a disease that harms the entire family. Just as people in recovery from addiction must undergo a thorough healing process, those who love them need to take the time to address their own pain and resentment. Twin Lakes Recovery Center understands that the...
by Twin Lakes | Jan 27, 2017 | Drug Treatment
Addiction is not a gender-specific issue; both men and women struggle with addiction to drugs and alcohol. That said, more treatment centers are beginning to offer gender-specific therapy. What is gender-specific therapy? Simply put, it keeps the genders segregated...
by Twin Lakes | Jan 19, 2017 | Addiction, Recovery
Pet therapy can play an important role in addiction recovery. For a number of people with substance abuse issues, developing a loving relationship with a domestic animal offers a number of benefits. As more time and energy is expended to support an addiction, managing...
