by Tracey L. Kelley | Nov 28, 2018 | Recovery, Addiction, Mental Health, Drug Treatment
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 | Mental Health, Drug Treatment, Recovery, 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 | Mental Health, Drug Treatment, Recovery, 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 26, 2018 | Addiction, Recovery
Sometimes family gatherings can be awkward for no reason except for the dynamics of all the various personalities. But during the holidays, often those dynamics are amplified. If you’re in recovery, that amplification occasionally pulses into the red zone. As...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Oct 18, 2018 | Addiction, Mental Health, Recovery
To receive positive messages just when we need them the most can elevate our spirits in a variety of ways. Sometimes, when you sit down with a good book that shines a light on a new perspective or concept, it’s easy to imagine the possibilities. As you journey...
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...