by Tracey L. Kelley | Nov 19, 2018 | Recovery, Drug Treatment, Mental Health, Addiction
Entering a rehabilitation treatment program is a major decision. At Twin Lakes, we want everyone to feel comfortable with the process, whether you’re choosing treatment or supporting a loved one who is taking the first steps towards recovery. In the first...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Nov 8, 2018 | Recovery, Drug Treatment, Mental Health, Addiction
We often fear what we don’t know. If you or someone you love struggles with drug or alcohol addiction, we’d like to present a two-part overview of how the rehab process often works so you understand what to expect and can use this knowledge to decide what...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Oct 4, 2018 | Drug Treatment, Recovery, Addiction
In Georgia, reports of opioid and heroin overdose deaths continue at rates higher than the national average. In 2015, the most recent statistics collected indicated 29 counties in Georgia had more opioid-related overdoses than the rest of America. Of the more than...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Sep 17, 2018 | Recovery, Drug Treatment, Addiction
Just as there’s not one method of addiction recovery treatment that fits every person, the best option for post-residential support also differs between individuals. After inpatient or intensive outpatient treatment, many people are able to reinforce their...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Aug 29, 2018 | Recovery, Drug Treatment, Mental Health
The exchange of love between an animal and its human companion is a powerful thing. So powerful, in fact, that numerous studies support the use of pet therapy for a variety of conditions. This includes: Addiction recovery Anxiety Autism Chemotherapy Chronic heart...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Aug 20, 2018 | Addiction, Recovery, Drug Treatment
The simple answer: to avoid distractions and focus on recovery. The more complex answer involves the necessary evolution you need to experience when going through substance abuse treatment. There’s a root cause for addictive behavior. Once your brain is altered...
