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 29, 2021 | Addiction Recovery, Health & Wellness
Summer is here; the sky is blue, and the temperature is high. As COVID-19 restrictions ease and the beautiful weather creeps in, people will be planning barbeques, pool parties, and beach days. Summertime comes with socialization, which is often accompanied by...
by Carley Smiddy | Jun 9, 2021 | Addiction Recovery, Health & Wellness
When people struggle with addiction, it does not only affect them–it affects everybody surrounding them, especially children. Children with a parent who struggles with addiction are at higher risk for chronic health problems, mental illness, and substance use...
by Carley Smiddy | Jun 1, 2021 | Health & Wellness, Mental health
June is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Month. It was created to raise public awareness about issues related to PTSD, reduce the stigma associated with PTSD, and help ensure that those suffering receive proper treatment. Even if you do not struggle with...
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 | Mar 17, 2021 | Health & Wellness, Mental health
When a person gets sober, there is a whirlwind of events that can take place. First, the body goes through cleansing all the toxins within drugs and alcohol, which for some time had a regular appearance in our body’s system. These toxins often set off a sometimes...
