by Hired Power | Jun 29, 2021 | Addiction Recovery, Health & Wellness
Summer is here; the sky is blue, and the temperature is high. As COVID-19 restrictions ease and the beautiful weather creeps in, people will be planning barbeques, pool parties, and beach days. Summertime comes with socialization, which is often accompanied by...
by Hired Power | Jun 9, 2021 | Addiction Recovery, Health & Wellness
When people struggle with addiction, it does not only affect them–it affects everybody surrounding them, especially children. Children with a parent who struggles with addiction are at higher risk for chronic health problems, mental illness, and substance use...
by Hired Power | Jun 4, 2021 | Addiction Recovery, Recovery
Addiction is a complex disease. Cravings have a lot to do with why people continue to use drugs or alcohol despite negative health and social consequences. Cravings are common in early recovery, but they can even pop up after being sober for a long period. If you are...
by Hired Power | May 11, 2021 | Addiction Recovery, Mental health
Sometimes, in active addiction, we do things we aren’t proud of. We may have hurt the ones we love, do things we are ashamed of, and caused harm to ourselves. We may feel guilty, embarrassed, and angry. Although you may have gotten substance abuse treatment and are...
by Hired Power | May 4, 2021 | 12 Step Program, Addiction Recovery
12-Step programs are a common part of addiction recovery. Many treatment programs utilize a 12-Step approach, and many of those recovering choose to attend meetings after they complete their treatment. Attending meetings can help individuals maintain their recovery...
by Hired Power | Apr 1, 2021 | Addiction, Addiction Recovery
Alcohol Awareness Month is a public health program organized by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence to increase outreach and education regarding the dangers of alcoholism and issues related to alcohol. The program was started in April 1987 to target...
