by Carley Smiddy | Sep 11, 2017 | Assessment & Services
People who receive a DUI and DWI offense undergo assessments for chemical dependency in court to determine whether or not a problem exists. The point of the assessment is to evaluate the level of drug or alcohol use. Learn about DUI assessments and what they are used...
by Carley Smiddy | Mar 26, 2016 | Assessment & Services
The cost of treatment for an addiction can feel prohibitive to many families. Long term, the costs of not seeking help are tremendously more than the financial ones. Insurance policies vary widely but there are many options available to help make treatment affordable....
by Carley Smiddy | Feb 29, 2016 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Assessment & Services, Drug Facts & Resources, Relapse & Prevention, Sober Transition & Recovery Resources
Tramadol is a prescription medication which can be used to treat mild to severe pain. The medication works by acting as a synthetic analgesic agent. Basically, Tramadol is a man-made drug with opiate effects including euphoria, respiratory depression and more but it...
by Carley Smiddy | Feb 28, 2016 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Assessment & Services, Health & Wellness, Sober Transition & Recovery Resources
The cycle of addiction is an exhausting roller coaster of emotions which makes it understandable that after trauma and betrayal, forgiveness seems so far away. One may question why it is the person with addiction in one’s life should be forgiven at all. There are many...
by Carley Smiddy | Feb 26, 2016 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Assessment & Services, Drug Facts & Resources, Sober Transition & Recovery Resources
Finding a good sponsor can be an integral piece of the recovery journey. Accountability is one reason, but also it helps to walk through it together with someone who has been there and understands what it is like to be newly sober. Here are some tips for...
by Carley Smiddy | Feb 21, 2016 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Assessment & Services, Certified Personal Recovery Assistant News, Drug Facts & Resources, Relapse & Prevention, Sober Transition & Recovery Resources
Recovery sponsors are in people in recovery from addiction who offer guidance and support in one-on-one relationship. There are many ways sponsors can offer support to others new to recovery and help individuals realize potential possibilities of living a life free of...
