by Cheryl Cirelli | Nov 7, 2021 | Addiction, Recovery
Thanksgiving & Recovery The Thanksgiving holiday can be a tough time if you are newly sober or in recovery. In addition to turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes, you may find yourself surrounded by friends and family who are drinking as part of the day’s...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Oct 20, 2021 | Addiction, Recovery
Drinking large amounts of alcohol one night a week is worse than consuming a single serving of alcohol daily. According to the CDC, binge drinking is a big problem that affects more than 38 million Americans. Binge drinking is common among college students but can...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Oct 9, 2021 | Mental Health, Recovery
If you are feeling overwhelmed, tired, or frustrated while in your recovery program, you may be experiencing burnout. This can cause you to lose motivation and often leads to relapse. By recognizing the signs and finding ways to avoid this while in recovery, you can...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Sep 29, 2021 | Drug Treatment, Recovery
Recovery Alumni Programs Are Beneficial Whenever people share a similar experience, especially one as significant as addiction recovery, they form a great bond. Often these individuals are truly the only ones who understand each other’s successes and challenges, joys...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Sep 20, 2021 | Addiction, Recovery
It’s heartbreaking to know there’s only so much you can do when someone you love has a problem with addiction. As much as you might try, you’re not responsible for their healing. But your courage to establish firm boundaries will help both of you. What Substance Abuse...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Jul 29, 2021 | Addiction, Recovery
Many young adults think that taking club drugs—also known as designer drugs—won’t have serious consequences or put them at risk for addiction. But any substance that prompts a mind-altering effect has the potential to do great harm, and no dance party or concert...
