by Jackie Hammers-Crowell | Jan 18, 2023 | Recovery
With the start of a new year, it is not at all uncommon to hear people from all walks of life making goals related to eating healthier. For a person in recovery, this can also be a critically important goal at any time of the year. It may seem too simple to be true,...
by Jackie Hammers-Crowell | Jan 8, 2023 | Addiction
When a person first starts abusing substances, it may not be obvious to their loved ones exactly what is happening. Because every drug is different, the signs of abuse can also vary. Opioids (drugs derived from the poppy plant or synthetically created to replicate...
by Jackie Hammers-Crowell | Dec 17, 2022 | Recovery
When people think about ways to treat addiction and prevent relapse, they often picture treatment programs, recovery groups, and possibly talk therapy. While these things are certainly important elements of treatment, long-term recovery from addiction requires the...
by Jackie Hammers-Crowell | Dec 3, 2022 | Recovery
If you have a friend or family member who has recently left behind alcohol or other substances, you may be wondering what you can do to support them. For many people, and especially those in recovery from addiction, the holidays can be a difficult time, and therefore...
by Jackie Hammers-Crowell | Nov 18, 2022 | Alcoholism
Often, when people talk about the dangers that can arise from substance abuse, the focus is on illegal substances. Alcohol is given less attention, and this may give people a false sense of safety when indulging. It is important to understand how alcohol use and abuse...
