by Cheryl Cirelli | Jul 11, 2025 | Recovery, Therapy
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...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Jan 9, 2025 | Healthy Living, Therapy
During your struggle with substance use, trust may have been one of the first casualties—whether it was with a parent, a spouse, a child, or even your employer. Addiction can leave relationships frayed and fragile, but here’s the good news: trust is not beyond repair....
by Cheryl Cirelli | Oct 14, 2024 | Healthy Living, Therapy
Having a healthy daily routine is essential for a successful recovery from a substance use disorder. A routine helps you reduce stress, stay organized and focused, manage cravings, and fend off loneliness. Essential Daily Practices for a Sober Lifestyle If you went...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Aug 23, 2024 | Uncategorized, Therapy
Recovering from a substance use disorder is a deeply personal journey. One powerful tool that often goes overlooked is writing your thoughts on paper. Writing can be a transformative practice, offering a safe space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Aug 19, 2024 | Addiction, Substance Use Disorder, Therapy
If you’re worried that committing to an intensive substance use treatment program might be too overwhelming, outpatient treatment could be the perfect solution for you. At Twin Lakes Recovery Center in Monroe, Georgia, we offer Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Jun 7, 2024 | Mental Health, Therapy
The path to recovery involves many crucial decisions, one of the biggest being whether to pursue inpatient or outpatient treatment. Inpatient treatment fully immerses you in a residential recovery environment, requiring you to live on-site 24/7 with around-the-clock...