by Carley Smiddy | Sep 4, 2020 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Relapse & Prevention
“Rock bottom” is one of those phrases most of us heard long before we even considered getting sober. This term holds several different connotations for each of us, but it’s not always clear precisely what rock bottom is supposed to be. For many of us, the image of...
by Carley Smiddy | Apr 9, 2020 | Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment & Recovery
Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as an addictive personality. Addiction risk is affected by many factors, including genes, childhood environment, trauma, and mental health issues. However, there are certain personality traits that appear to increase...
by Carley Smiddy | Feb 6, 2020 | 12 Step Program, Addiction Treatment & Recovery
Staying positive when recovering from addiction is crucial. Recovery is challenging on many fronts and having a positive attitude is a huge asset for persevering in the face of difficulties. In fact, negativity is often an early warning sign, indicating that your...
by Carley Smiddy | Feb 4, 2020 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment & Recovery
Addiction affects people of every age. While it’s most common for people to develop substance use disorders before the age of 25, plenty of individuals develop substance use issues later in life. For example, it’s common for the elderly to develop drug and/or alcohol...
by Carley Smiddy | Jan 16, 2020 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Alcoholism
Alcohol is the most commonly misused substance in the United States. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 6.2 percent of adults and 2.5 percent of adolescents in the US had an alcohol use disorder in 2015. That’s more than 15 million...
by Carley Smiddy | Jan 14, 2020 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Mental health
It would be nice if there were a single best way to overcome addiction. That would greatly simplify things for anyone struggling with a substance use disorder or anyone with a loved one struggling with a substance use disorder. Instead of researching the endless...