Summer is often seen as a season of fun and freedom—sunshine, barbecues, beach days, festivals, and late-night get-togethers. But if you’re in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction, those same events can also bring challenges. There’s pressure to say yes to social...
When you’ve been through addiction, chances are you’ve also experienced trauma, loss, or deep emotional pain along the way. Healing your body is only one part of recovery. Healing your mind—the memories, triggers, and emotions that may have fueled your addiction in...
When you’re in recovery, cravings can feel like an ambush—sudden, overwhelming, and deeply personal. They don’t always come with a warning, and when they hit, they can shake your confidence. But here’s something you might not hear often: your cravings aren’t just a...
When you’ve spent years using drugs or alcohol to cope, numb, or escape, it’s easy to lose sight of who you really are. Substances can change your behavior, your choices, your priorities—even your personality. Over time, you might start to wonder if the person you’ve...
The day you leave treatment at Twin Lakes Recovery Center in Monroe, Georgia, isn’t the end of your journey—it’s the beginning of a new chapter. You’ve done something incredibly hard. You faced your addiction, took steps toward recovery, and now you’re staring at the...
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re searching for a way out of the pain, confusion, and chaos that addiction has brought into your life—or the life of someone you love. First, take a deep breath. You’re not alone. And more importantly, you’re...
