by Carley Smiddy | Jan 7, 2021 | Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Interventions, Support
When our loved ones are engaged in substance abuse, observing its harmful effects can be difficult. We see first-hand the impact on family life; we watch the often intense mood swings, the physical damage, and in some cases, job losses and the breakdown of significant...
by Carley Smiddy | Jan 4, 2021 | Addiction Recovery, Recovery, Support
No matter how mundane you believe your life to be, you have a story. How we see ourselves, the things we say and act upon all become part of the personal narrative we project into the world. When we become caught up in self-destructive habits such as substance abuse...
by Carley Smiddy | Dec 28, 2020 | Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Health & Wellness
When it comes to powering up a reboot on our immune system, there’s often a lot of chatter about expensive supplement powders and exotic berries. However, there’s a familiar supplement found in fruits and vegetables. Essential because it helps form and...
by Carley Smiddy | Dec 22, 2020 | Addiction Recovery, Alcoholism, Recovery, Support
With the holidays peeking around every corner, we can be forgiven if the very thought of it makes us stressed, especially if this is the first year we get to celebrate staying sober. This may be your first Christmas without alcohol, and everywhere from magazines, to...
by Carley Smiddy | Dec 4, 2020 | Addiction Recovery, Mental health, Recovery
For many, the month of December, with its tradition of holiday and end of the year, seasonal festivities, leaves them dealing with unpleasant feelings of isolation, sadness, and loneliness. When we enter the recovery stage of substance use, the month of December can...
by Carley Smiddy | Dec 1, 2020 | Addiction Recovery, Mental health, Support
When the person you care about is addicted to drugs or alcohol, the devastation and worry can be overwhelming. While we do not condone our loved ones’ actions, we want them to be as safe as possible, even when using their substance of choice. This is where the...
