Blog Contributed by Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC of Addiction Hope Drugs often manipulate and alter normal senses and functions, interfering with the body’s natural ability to regulate health and wellness. Painkillers, stimulants, depressants, and the like are all intended to change the normal chemistry of the human body. This can influence drastic changes to [...]
Contributor: Kathryn Hostettler, LCSW, LCADC, Primary Therapist, GenPsych, PC As a therapist specializing in addiction recovery, I recommend that clients attend support group meetings such as AA (http://www.aa.org/) and NA (http://www.na.org/) and I also suggest Al Anon (http://www.al-anon.org/) and Nar Anon (http://www.nar-anon.org/) for loved ones. The suggestion is typically met with some resistance. This resistance [...]
Contributor: Staff at 7 Bridges Recovery Spirituality can be perceived as uplifting, exciting, essential or as new age madness, depending on the beliefs of the person using the word. The influence of spirituality in recovery can mean different things to different people. It can mean interacting with higher beings and angels, using prayer or ritual [...]
Contributor: Transformations Treatment Center Transformations is a premier, yet affordable drug and alcohol treatment center that opened in 2008. It’s where about 1,200 clients a year begin their sobriety journey guided by compassionate therapists and staff—many of who have been through treatment themselves. Take Helana, the manager of alumni services. Before enrolling at Transformations, [...]
Contributor: Lyle Fried, CAP, ICADC, CHC, CEO at The Shores Treatment & Recovery What Drew You to the Field of Addiction Treatment? First, it was my own personal experience of going through recovery and reaching out for help. The first facility was well equipped, but of course, it cost a lot of money. As [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.