Twin Lakes Recovery Center Blog

When you are recovering from alcohol or drug addiction, it can be easy to focus on things you wish you had done differently. Maybe you regret how your substance use affected your relationships, decisions you made while drinking or using drugs, or...

When you are recovering from addiction, finding healthy ways to manage stress, uncomfortable emotions, and everyday responsibilities is an important part of maintaining your recovery. You may develop routines that help you handle cravings, work through frustration, or get through a difficult...

Recovery is a process, not a straight line. Some days, you may feel proud of how far you have come. Other days, you may wonder why you are not making more progress. You may be doing everything you are supposed to do...

Deciding to enter residential addiction treatment can bring a mix of emotions. You may feel relieved to finally seek help, but you might also wonder what life will actually be like once you arrive. What will you do all day? Will you...

Watching someone you love struggle with alcohol or drug addiction can leave you feeling helpless, frustrated, and scared. You may know they need help, but they may insist everything is fine. They might deny there is a problem, promise to cut back,...

Why does one person develop a problem with alcohol while another doesn't? There isn't one simple answer. Alcohol use disorder can develop through a combination of genetic, environmental, behavioral, and mental health factors. Having one or more risk factors doesn't mean you're...