by Carley Smiddy | Feb 7, 2022 | Interventions, Mental health, Relapse & Prevention, Sober Transition & Recovery Resources, Substance Use Disorder, Support
Celebrities such as Paris Hilton have drawn attention to “troubled teen” treatment programs that may harm rather than help. While it’s essential to select the right type of help for your child, it can be challenging to find trustworthy resources to help guide your...
by Carley Smiddy | Aug 30, 2021 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Substance Use Disorder, Support
You’ve just told a secret. You feel better about getting it off your chest. You actually feel relieved.“Hey, can we just keep this between the two of us? I mean, the whole family doesn’t need to know.”Have you ever heard this? Have you ever said this? Let’s be honest....
by Carley Smiddy | May 27, 2021 | Mental health, Support
Everyone experiences stress from time to time, some more than others. Whether it’s due to generalized anxiety or more day-to-day worries like large amounts of work, it’s essential that people keep track of their mental health and well-being to avoid burnout. Burnout...
by Carley Smiddy | May 13, 2021 | Recovery, Support
When someone you love is struggling with addiction, it can feel impossible not to get stuck on an emotional rollercoaster with them. Their behaviors affect you too, and you may experience intense feelings of sadness, guilt, and anger as you watch them struggle with...
by Carley Smiddy | Apr 17, 2021 | Support, Treatment
Recovery is a state of being, not a task you’ll check off once you reach a certain milestone. Like any other area of your life, your journey of recovery will inevitably have its ups and downs. Because part of recovery means reassessing your old behaviors and thought...
by Carley Smiddy | Apr 15, 2021 | Interventions, Support
There are over 14,000 accredited treatment centers, recovery programs, and medical facilities that address addiction in the United States alone. While websites may tout statistics, amenities, and promises of quality, the question for you to answer is always going to...
