by Tracey L. Kelley | Jun 12, 2019 | Mental Health, Recovery
If you’re newly sober, you might have left behind a group of people or certain activities to avoid putting yourself at risk of relapse. Now, you may feel lonely, isolated, and unsure of how to stay connected to others. These are valid feelings. It’s...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Mar 20, 2019 | Mental Health, Recovery
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder, although that’s scant comfort when you’re groggy and trying to get through the day on little rest. The National Sleep Association indicates that more than 50 million people suffer with some kind of sleep issue. In fact,...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Feb 27, 2019 | Mental Health, Drug Treatment
Many reputable substance abuse treatment programs offer numerous therapy options, and with good reason. Using Therapy to Get to the Root Cause of Addiction For effective healing and sobriety, it’s imperative to get to the root cause of self-destructive behavior...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Jan 3, 2019 | Addiction, Mental Health, Drug Treatment, Recovery
As a parent or guardian, you have experienced a harrowing thing: watching a child you love struggle with addiction. You probably felt a roller coaster of emotion. As unique as your situation was, feelings of guilt, fear, anger, despair, helplessness, and others are...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Nov 28, 2018 | Mental Health, Drug Treatment, Recovery, Addiction
The decision to enter a treatment facility for substance abuse is probably one of the most courageous actions someone will ever take. Preventing relapse is a crucial aspect of addiction treatment, and it starts the first day of a recovery program. As part of a...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Nov 19, 2018 | Addiction, Mental Health, Drug Treatment, Recovery
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...