by Tracey L. Kelley | Nov 20, 2019 | Drug Treatment, Recovery |
You have an army of people who want you to be well—although it doesn’t always feel like it. The isolation, fear, shame, guilt, and other negative aspects of addiction tend to shadow the most positive interactions and relationships. Addiction Is a Family Disease...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Oct 30, 2019 | Drug Treatment, Recovery |
If you attend rehab, you’ll likely be in group therapy. This isn’t the only counseling option, but it’s a common practice at most treatment centers. For example, Twin Lakes uses the group format for therapy, mindfulness and process exercises, 12-Step...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Sep 13, 2019 | Drug Treatment, Recovery |
Outpatient addiction treatment is a viable option for many people. One of the primary reasons individuals participate in intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) is they’ve already completed inpatient rehabilitation and can benefit from having continued high-level...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Aug 8, 2019 | Addiction, Drug Treatment |
Rural Georgia citizens struggle with many issues. From a lack of quality health care and high rates of poverty to few employment opportunities and large prison populations, people outside the state’s metro areas face numerous challenges. Many of these issues are...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Jul 31, 2019 | Addiction, Drug Treatment |
To heal from addiction, men require specific attention. There are numerous societal and gender-based biases that often inhibit a man’s ability to seek treatment and move into recovery. Further, some men need different methods of cognitive behavioral therapy to...
by Tracey L. Kelley | May 8, 2019 | Drug Treatment |
What is FMLA? The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal labor law that allows people working for covered employers to take a leave of absence. Certain health conditions and family situations may require you to dedicate all the time you can to your or a...
