by Carley Smiddy | Apr 24, 2017 | Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Certified Personal Recovery Assistant News
After planning and deciding how to bring up the topic of a problem with drugs and alcohol, there is a lot of hope that a loved one will say yes to getting help. In the face of a prison system, a judicial ruling, or other consequences, there is hope that a loved one...
by Carley Smiddy | Feb 22, 2016 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Certified Personal Recovery Assistant News, Drug Facts & Resources, Relapse & Prevention, Sober Transition & Recovery Resources
Addiction recovery begins a process of setting goals for the long haul. The real world begins after rehab where individuals have to face life for the first time in recovery. Alcohol and drug addiction aftercare plans should incorporate a spectrum of needs including an...
by Carley Smiddy | Feb 21, 2016 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Assessment & Services, Certified Personal Recovery Assistant News, Drug Facts & Resources, Relapse & Prevention, Sober Transition & Recovery Resources
Recovery sponsors are in people in recovery from addiction who offer guidance and support in one-on-one relationship. There are many ways sponsors can offer support to others new to recovery and help individuals realize potential possibilities of living a life free of...
by Carley Smiddy | Jan 21, 2016 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Assessment & Services, Certified Personal Recovery Assistant News, Relapse & Prevention
We all experience negative feelings when we think that we’ve been wronged by someone, and sometimes those feelings can be difficult to shake—especially when the situation feels unresolved, and you don’t believe the wrongdoers have earned your forgiveness....
by Carley Smiddy | Jan 18, 2016 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Assessment & Services, Certified Personal Recovery Assistant News
What constitutes compulsive shopping? Compulsive shoppers have tremendous difficulty controlling their spending habits even when the behavior causes serious financial or relational problems. “Compulsive shopping” is defined as an impulse control disorder. It’s driven...
by Carley Smiddy | Jan 11, 2016 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Assessment & Services, Certified Personal Recovery Assistant News, Drug Facts & Resources
Numerous websites began in response to a desire for individuals with addictions to find support online. Alcohol and drug abuse are becoming more prevalent as is the need for help. Addictions take many forms but all are detrimental to the physical and mental health of...
