by Twin Lakes | Dec 2, 2016 | Recovery
I found out the hard way that recovery is a lifetime commitment. After my first rehab experience, I thought it would be easy to live a sober lifestyle. I was so wrong. The choices I made after that first stint in rehab went against everything I now believe. I...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Oct 10, 2016 | Recovery
A certain kind of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be brought on by cold weather and the darkening skies of winter. The colder temperatures and less exposure to sunlight during the winter months have a direct effect on melatonin and serotonin...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Aug 24, 2016 | Recovery
The beginning of recovery from addiction can be a lonely place. As one works to change their behavior, they may find themselves with a lot of time on their hands that was previously spent drinking, getting high, or acting out on their addiction. Social networking is...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Aug 22, 2016 | Recovery, Drug Treatment
Making the decision to go into a drug treatment facility is life-changing. The first few days in treatment can feel alien and scary. As the mind and body begin to heal and as you make new friends, it becomes easier to fall into the daily routine of treatment. After...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Aug 19, 2016 | Addiction, Recovery
Pain management for people in addiction recovery has become a huge topic of concern due to the opioid epidemic in our nation. Physicians are presented with challenges when people with substance abuse issues are experiencing pain. On the one hand, they do not want to...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Aug 17, 2016 | Recovery
Twin Lakes Recovery Center What is Celebrate Recovery? “Celebrate Recovery is a biblically balanced approach to help bring sustainable recovery and healing to our hurts. It guides us toward new healthy truths and life-giving habits as we repair our broken...
