by adam | Oct 4, 2017 | Blog
“My son died of a drug overdose – and it didn’t have to happen.” That thought is what pushed Charlotte Wethington to action and what still drives her today. Wethington’s son Casey was an energetic young man who enjoyed life until it was taken by drugs. As a boy, he...
by adam | Sep 25, 2017 | Blog
Overdose can happen with many drugs. But opioid overdose can be especially dangerous, particularly among people who relapse after a period of sobriety because tolerance changes over time. Here’s what Dr. Joseph Lee, medical director at Hazelden, has to say about...
by adam | Sep 21, 2017 | Blog
You’ve probably heard the saying “Addiction is a family disease.” Like any illness, addiction causes confusion and a host of varied reactions from those who care about you. Your family may resent you for the hurt your addiction caused them or for the fear they felt...
by adam | Sep 20, 2017 | Blog
The Twelve Promises of sobriety describe the benefits you will gain if you work hard on the Twelve Steps. The promises you will say: Know a new freedom and happiness. Not regret the past, nor wish to shut the door on it. Comprehend the word serenity and know peace....
by adam | Sep 20, 2017 | Blog, Uncategorized
Self-esteem is a sense of confidence, self-respect, and satisfaction with oneself. It is important to your recovery because it reflects your thoughts and feelings about your sense of self-worth. If you usually have positive thoughts about yourself, your...
by adam | Jul 22, 2017 | Blog
What are Opioids? Opioids is an umbrella term for natural or synthetic drugs that are derived from – or related to – the opium poppy. Opioids attach to receptors in the central nervous system, reducing pain signals to the brain. Commonly used opioids include...
