by Carley Smiddy | Sep 4, 2020 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Relapse & Prevention
“Rock bottom” is one of those phrases most of us heard long before we even considered getting sober. This term holds several different connotations for each of us, but it’s not always clear precisely what rock bottom is supposed to be. For many of us, the image of...
by Carley Smiddy | Aug 29, 2020 | Depression, Relapse & Prevention
Depression is one of the most common co-occurring mental health issues with substance use disorders. Studies show, for example, that between 20 and 67 percent of people seeking help for an alcohol use disorder also had major depression, and more than 30 percent of...
by Carley Smiddy | Aug 4, 2020 | Addiction, Relapse & Prevention
It can be incredibly frustrating–your loved one has finally gone to treatment and after several months, they seem to be getting their life back on track. Then something goes wrong and suddenly they’re drinking or using drugs again. You find yourself disappointed...
by Carley Smiddy | Jun 8, 2020 | Addiction, Relapse & Prevention
Addiction is a chronic condition and relapse is fairly common. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, about 40 to 60 percent of people who get treatment for a substance use disorder will relapse within a year. Although relapse is common, it should be...
by Carley Smiddy | Apr 20, 2020 | Addiction, Relapse & Prevention
You may have heard the old joke that goes, “How do you find your AA meeting? Look for a group of people smoking outside of a church.” The chain-smoking, coffee-drinking stereotype of someone recovering from addiction is old but at least some research suggests there is...
by Carley Smiddy | Mar 6, 2020 | Relapse & Prevention, Sober Transition & Recovery Resources
What is a Sober Escort? Andy Irons: Kissed By God illustrates the childhood, career, and ultimately tragically premature passing of one of the most iconic and legendary surfers of our time, the young and great Andy Irons. Andy had bipolar disorder, and like many of...