by Carley Smiddy | Jun 14, 2022 | Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Alcoholism, Interventions
An alcohol use disorder affects the family as well as the individual, and the challenge can seem insurmountable. Excessive drinking is a challenging subject to broach with your partner but could be a sign of alcohol use disorder (AUD). If you think your husband has an...
by Carley Smiddy | Jun 10, 2022 | Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Interventions
When you realize the severity of addiction in a loved one’s life, you may feel powerless. You might find yourself wishing for a simple solution or hope the problem will resolve itself. In many cases, the first step in the healing journey of recovery is a loved one or...
by Carley Smiddy | Jan 12, 2022 | Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment & Recovery
Numerous professionals in the addiction treatment field often turn to Hired Power for compassionate, reliable support when caring for their clients. From our personalized Safe Passage program to our Personal Recovery Assistants (PRAs), here are some top reasons for...
by Carley Smiddy | 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 Carley Smiddy | 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 Carley Smiddy | 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...