by Carley Smiddy | Feb 15, 2023 | Addiction Recovery, Alcoholism, Sober Companion
Alcohol addiction is a serious issue that can significantly impact a person’s physical and mental health, relationships, and finances. Fortunately, with the right support and a path to recovery, quitting alcohol and beginning the healing process is possible. If...
by Carley Smiddy | Mar 30, 2022 | Monitoring, Recovery, Sober Companion
It’s more common than you think: Statistics show that nearly 21 million Americans struggle with at least one addiction. The journey to recovery isn’t black and white. Most people have heard of rehab, but there are hundreds of steps to consider along the...
by Carley Smiddy | Oct 16, 2020 | Relapse & Prevention, Sober Companion
Life after rehab can be overwhelming, especially in the first week or two of transitioning from rehab back to normal life. You are no longer in a controlled, scheduled environment that is specifically designed for your own recovery. Now you will have to make your own...
by Carley Smiddy | Oct 2, 2020 | Recovery, Sober Companion
Leaving treatment and entering the “real world” after getting sober can be overwhelming and intimidating. This period is critical because it is when most individuals relapse. Having a sober companion, or Personal Recovery Assistant (PRA), can help with this. The role...
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...
