by Hired Power | Apr 27, 2016 | Introduction
Addiction causes problems not only for the addicts themselves but for their entire family and group of loved ones. These problems can include divorce, domestic violence, financial hardships, and many more. Unfortunately, these problems will exist until the addict...
by Hired Power | Feb 19, 2016 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Assessment & Services, Drug Facts & Resources, Health & Wellness, Introduction, Relapse & Prevention
Children are often caught in the crossfire of addiction unwittingly. When this occurs, an individual may choose to enter a rehab or treatment center to get help for addiction and seek help with recovery. There are some positive, encouraging things a person can do to...
by Hired Power | Feb 5, 2016 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Drug Facts & Resources, Introduction, Sober Transition & Recovery Resources
Cocaine use affects an individual both physically and psychologically. How exactly it works has been researched to discover the ways it produces its pleasurable effects and reasons for the addictive properties. Both the brain and body are impacted when a person...
by Hired Power | Dec 12, 2015 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Assessment & Services, Drug Facts & Resources, Introduction
If you’re concerned about your drinking or drug use, you might not know what step to take next. Some people go into substance abuse treatment programs, but it’s not always easy to tell if your problem is that bad. “Is it time to get sober?” is a question everyone who...
by Hired Power | Sep 13, 2011 | Featured Articles, Introduction
Welcome to the Hired Power blog! My name is Ally Van Groningen and I am the Director of Outreach of Hired Power. I have been working for Hired Power since February 2010. My new hope is that this blog will connect our Personal Recovery Assistants, clients, familes,...