by Cheryl Cirelli | Aug 14, 2026 | Drug Addiction
If you’re in recovery, you may have wondered whether the damage caused by addiction is permanent. Maybe you’ve noticed memory problems, difficulty concentrating, or emotions that feel stronger than they used to. You might even worry that your brain will...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Feb 27, 2026 | Drug Addiction
Substance misuse is evolving quickly, and new dangerous trends often appear long before the general public knows about them. One of the most alarming of these trends is the rise of “gas station heroin,” a misleading nickname for a substance that poses serious health...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Feb 21, 2025 | Addiction Treatment, Addiction Recovery, Alcohol Recovery, Drug Addiction
Recovering from addiction is a journey that you don’t have to take alone. Having a strong social support system can make all the difference in staying sober and rebuilding your life. The people you surround yourself with can either uplift you or pull you back into old...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Oct 3, 2024 | Addiction, Mental Health, Alcoholism, Drug Addiction
Is Addiction Hereditary? Many people, especially teens, wonder if the propensity for addiction is hereditary. The answer is yes—and no. Generational cycles of addiction can devastate families and communities. Research indicates that genetics are responsible for...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Sep 19, 2024 | Alcohol Recovery, Drug Addiction
Mixing drugs and alcohol is dangerous and can severely impact your health and well-being. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), combining drugs with alcohol can be deadly since the effects may be stronger and more lethal than using either...
by Twin Lakes | Aug 23, 2024 | Drug Treatment, Recovery, Veterans & Military, Addiction Treatment, Addiction Recovery, Alcohol Recovery, Drug Addiction, Rehab, Substance Use Disorder, Addiction
For the second year in a row, Twin Lakes Recovery Center has been recognized on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking...