Twin Lakes Recovery Center Blog
Welcome to the Twin Lakes Blog! We feature both informative and personal articles related to alcohol and drug addiction, recovery and much more. Please feel free to contact us anytime with questions. We’re here to help: (770) 202-2212.

What to Expect from a 12-Step Program
If you’re beginning your recovery journey, you may have heard about 12-Step programs. Maybe someone suggested it, or maybe you’ve seen the steps hanging on a wall in a meeting room. At first glance, it might feel overwhelming. What are these steps?...

How Denial Keeps You Stuck in Addiction
You might not want to face it. Maybe you’ve told yourself that you have your drinking under control or that you are not like others who really have a problem with drugs. Sometimes, deep down, you know something isn’t right—but you push...

What Your Cravings Are Trying to Tell You
When you’re in recovery, cravings can feel like an ambush—sudden, overwhelming, and deeply personal. They don’t always come with a warning, and when they hit, they can shake your confidence. But here’s something you might not hear often: your cravings aren’t just...

Learning Who You Are Without Substances
When you’ve spent years using drugs or alcohol to cope, numb, or escape, it’s easy to lose sight of who you really are. Substances can change your behavior, your choices, your priorities—even your personality. Over time, you might start to wonder if...

How to Handle Guilt and Regret Over Past Addiction
Recovery is a powerful journey—one that brings healing, hope, and the chance to start over. But for many people in recovery, the past can feel like a heavy burden. If you’ve struggled with addiction, you may be carrying guilt or regret over...

Rebuilding Your Life After Addiction: What Comes Next?
The day you leave treatment at Twin Lakes Recovery Center in Monroe, Georgia, isn’t the end of your journey—it’s the beginning of a new chapter. You’ve done something incredibly hard. You faced your addiction, took steps toward recovery, and now you’re staring...