by Carley Smiddy | Feb 23, 2022 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Substance Use Disorder
Now that it’s legal in many places, marijuana may seem like a harmless substance. However, its use can still be dangerous, particularly since much of the marijuana sold today is more potent than what has been available in the past. The following article summarizes a...
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 | 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 | Jun 15, 2021 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Sober Transition & Recovery Resources
When you first entered residential treatment, you had to transition from active addiction into a life of recovery. Now that you have finished residential treatment, you may have one more transition to make: going from residential to sober living. Leaving the structure...
by Carley Smiddy | Apr 19, 2021 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Health & Wellness, Treatment
One of the most common questions people ask when they begin to navigate their process of recovery is: Will this work? Between the intense pulls of addiction and compulsive behavior, the prospect of achieving a profound inner transformation that may seem a lifetime...
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...