by Carley Smiddy | Jan 18, 2023 | Addiction, Health & Wellness
Choosing a designated driver instead of driving while intoxicated is a simple way to save lives. Drunk driving accidents are entirely preventable, yet they are responsible for 30% of automotive fatalities and 32 deaths each day in the United States. The statistics are...
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 | May 2, 2022 | Addiction
A new and fast-growing epidemic is affecting people of all ages across the globe: Overconnectedness. While this may not be a recognized psychological disorder, it’s nonetheless very real and impacts people’s lives significantly. Hired Power of Huntington...
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 | 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....
