Recognizing Early Signs of Addiction
Sometimes, when struggling with addiction, there is a preliminary phase where we’re not totally sure if what we’re experiencing is, in fact, addiction. Other times, it might be a loved one we’re concerned about who is developing an addiction. Are there early signs of addiction we can be on the lookout for? Recognizing early signs […]
Addiction Is a Family Disease
Addiction is considered a family disease for a number of reasons. When we are struggling with addiction, everyone in our family and close circle is affected. We are deeply connected to the people we are close with. Many of us empathically feel each other’s pain. Our struggles with addiction and mental illness are some of […]
Facing Our Fears of Starting Treatment
Making the decision to enter an addiction treatment program might be one of the scariest and most difficult decisions we’ll ever make, but also one of the best. For many of us, starting treatment is fraught with deeply held fears and complex emotions. How will it feel to leave home? Can I even get sober, […]
Why Athens Is the Best Detox Center for You
When beginning the process of searching for a treatment program, it can be hard to know what to look for in a detox center. You may want to ask yourself what kinds of things are most important to you. Will you want a treatment plan that is individualized to your specific needs and strengths? Could […]
Importance of Group Therapy
Of the many different components of an addiction treatment program, group therapy is often the one many participants find to be the most helpful step to recovery. While they sometimes also find it to be the most challenging part of treatment, they look back at their experiences in group therapy and the connections they made […]
Addiction Treatment for Professional Athletes
Addiction treatment programs serve clients recovering from substance use disorders (SUDs) that are often rooted in emotional pain but that are also often the result of physical pain. Athletes are no strangers to physical pain and often suffer from injuries and chronic pain. As a way to cope with both their physical pain and the […]
Pursuing Aftercare at Athens Area Commencement Center
For those of us in recovery who have recently finished a treatment program and are pursuing aftercare, or for those of us planning ahead, there are post-treatment options that can significantly increase our chances for a successful long-term recovery. Many treatment facilities offer alumnae programs and ongoing treatment programs for people who have already graduated. […]
Connection Is the Opposite of Addiction
Addiction is so much more than a biochemical dependence on a harmful substance or behavior – it is often our attempt to soothe painful emotions and to seek out comfort and connection. Many of us living with addiction tend to isolate ourselves, separating ourselves from the loving connection we need to find healing and emotional […]
Why Educating Families About Addiction Is Vital to Recovery
Recovering from addiction is a lifelong healing journey that requires help and support not only for us as individuals but also for our families. Educating families is one of the most important pieces of ongoing support in recovery. The more our families learn about us and our addictions, the more understanding and supportive they can […]