by Carley Smiddy | Jan 6, 2016 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Assessment & Services, Certified Personal Recovery Assistant News, Relapse & Prevention, Sober Transition & Recovery Resources
Halfway houses are living spaces for people in transition from rehab, prison or seeking refuge from the streets. For people in recovery from drug addiction, a sober living environment is provided. House rules generally apply in the homes with chores, curfew, random...
by Carley Smiddy | May 1, 2015 | Certified Personal Recovery Assistant News, Featured Articles
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hired Power Receives 2015 Best of Huntington Beach Award Huntington Beach Award Program Honors the Achievement HUNTINGTON BEACH April 22, 2015 — Hired Power has been selected for the 2015 Best of Huntington Beach Award in the...
by Carley Smiddy | Feb 27, 2015 | Certified Personal Recovery Assistant News, Relapse & Prevention, Sober Companion, Sober Transition & Recovery Resources
For a “newborn” on the road of recovery, jumping back into the jungle of life is a shock to their system. Someone being chemically dependent or in a relationship with several character defects for a number of time is almost guaranteed to stumble if not transitioned...
by Carley Smiddy | Mar 3, 2011 | Certified Personal Recovery Assistant News, Drug Facts & Resources, Featured Articles, Interventions
When More Isn’t Enough Help for Hoarders by D.J. Moran and Jennifer L. Patterson Is there a difference? Published on March 2, 2011 What comes to mind when you read the word “addiction?” Does it make you think of repetitive use of alcohol and drugs...
by Carley Smiddy | Sep 13, 2010 | Certified Personal Recovery Assistant News, Sober Transition & Recovery Resources
A sober coach is a person who is hired to help ensure the success of a recovering alcoholic or addict. Sometimes the addict hires the coach herself. Often a parent or other loved one hires the coach. Most coaches are themselves in recovery from addiction, and they are...
