by Carley Smiddy | Jul 5, 2018 | 12 Step Program, Addiction Recovery
Continuation Planning: The Importance of Coming Home You’ve completed your stay at the rehab facility. Your big day has arrived. You have been both looking forward to this day, and likely even dreading this day a little bit becuase it’s time to come home....
by Carley Smiddy | Jul 3, 2018 | 12 Step Program, Addiction Recovery
Why the Right Treatment Plan Matters Recovery is not a destination. It is a journey. The journey is innately personal and means something different to everyone. Making the decision to seek treatment is a massive step in the right direction. The next step is selecting...
by Carley Smiddy | Jan 23, 2018 | 12 Step Program, Addiction Recovery
The 12 steps are the guidelines for 12-step support groups. There are various types of 12-step meetings that address addiction to alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, opiates, sex, and gambling. Each 12-step meeting has their own format and basic text. All of the 12-step...
by Carley Smiddy | Jan 9, 2018 | 12 Step Program, Addiction Recovery
If I am on Methadone, am I Still in Recovery? Methadone is a harm reduction medication used to treat opiate dependence and withdrawal. By taking methadone, you avoid experiencing withdrawal. You may have found that you are able to focus on counseling, work, or family...
by Carley Smiddy | Jan 7, 2018 | 12 Step Program, Recovery
Thinking about staying sober forever is a daunting thought. Trying to process never drinking or using again is overwhelming. The truth is that you don’t know what the future holds and you can’t control the unknown. Today is all you have. A lot of recovery programs...
by Carley Smiddy | Jan 1, 2018 | 12 Step Program, Addiction Treatment & Recovery
5 Ways to Get Through a Craving Having cravings to use is a frustrating experience, especially when you have been dedicated to recovery. Cravings to use drugs or alcohol may seem like they come out of nowhere. If you can recognize that you are don’t have to act on...
