Twin Lakes Recovery Center Blog
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Why Giving Back to Others is Beneficial in Recovery
Giving back during addiction recovery can have a positive impact on all parts of your life. It’s not only an opportunity to help others in need and show how much you care about your community, but it allows you to learn valuable life skills as well. When you...
Don’t Let Others Sabotage Your Sobriety
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....
Are You Enabling or Supporting?
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...
You Don’t Have to Feel Trapped in the Past
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...
What You Need to Know About Narcan
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...
When It is Time to Find a New Sponsor
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...