Let’s face it, family roles in addiction treatment is scary. This initial step on the road to recovery can leave one feeling vulnerable, exposed, and unfairly judged. Due to these innate fears, many treatment-seeking clients are hesitant to involve those closest to them in order to prevent unease or embarrassment. Although there are many serious…
Though COVID-19 restrictions in the Southeast are becoming less stringent, there are still risks associated with the pandemic that are particularly challenging for those with substance use disorder, those in addiction treatment, and those in addiction recovery. Most states put quarantine orders into place mid to late March, and what followed touched every individual in…
Sobriety is something you need to want to achieve on your own. No amount of nagging or pleading from your family and friends can convince you to give up drugs and alcohol, and if you are over the age of 18, in most states you have to voluntarily check yourself into treatment. You can’t be…