One of the most important aspects of your recovery from drugs or alcohol is the community. Recovery communities exist everywhere and each follows a different model of recovery. As such, recovery communities are not a one-size-fits-all step in the recovery process. Finding a recovery community that best fits your individual needs is one of the…
Addiction and family are almost always tied to one another. Although addiction affects the individual using, it also affects the family unit. It’s hard to utilize effective family relationship strategies when an individual within the unit struggles with addiction. Lying, manipulating, and avoiding family are commonly recognized characteristics of an addiction. Fortunately, the addicted individual…
Alcohol is one of the most abused substances in America today, but there seems to be a lot of confusion about the levels of addiction surrounding it. For instance, contrary to what many people might think, alcohol abuse and alcoholism are in fact not the same thing. While they are very similar, there is a…
North Carolina is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the United States. It is a state that is especially revered for its beautiful surroundings and climate. In addition to the beautiful mountains, the impressive culture, and the delicious barbeque, visitors can actually experience all four seasons in this state. For patients recovering from…
When addiction is active and thriving, individuals may lose the ability to keep it all together. Work, school, family, and friends all come second to getting drunk or high. Eventually, the balance of life tips. Soon, consequences begin to ensue. The addicted lifestyle is chaotic. It’s a lifestyle which cannot have a balance because there…
