Twin Lakes Recovery Center Blog

Finishing treatment is no small victory. It takes effort, commitment, and strength. Once you step back into everyday life, you may notice that joy doesn’t always come immediately rushing back. This might surprise you, and while you might feel calmer, clearer, and...

When you first begin your recovery journey, it’s normal to feel a spark of hope and determination. You might feel excited about starting fresh and ready to rebuild your life. But as time goes on, that initial motivation can fade. Life gets...

The holidays are supposed to be a joyful time filled with warmth, connection, and celebration. But if you’re in recovery, this time of year can bring more pressure than peace. Between family expectations, social events, financial strain, and emotional triggers, it’s easy...

Do you feel guilty when you decline an invitation or distance yourself from certain people or situations? Maybe you’ve found yourself saying “yes” to something you don’t want to do to avoid disappointing someone else. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone....

Do you have a valued employee who is in recovery, and you want to learn how to support them at work? Understand that recovery doesn’t end when someone finishes treatment, but is a lifelong process that requires daily commitment. Your employee may...

When you think of substance use disorder, you might imagine the later stages—someone whose life feels completely overtaken by drugs or alcohol. But addiction rarely starts there. It often begins quietly, with small shifts in behavior, mood, or priorities that are easy...