Written by Ivy Chase Sober Living homes are a great tool to use when building a foundation for your long term recovery and to help with learning to rebuild a higher quality of life after active addiction. A good sober living home will help the individual by providing structure and safety. In the process of […]
View Full PostEvery doctor in the United States will soon be receiving the letter included below from the US surgeon general. Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Vivek Murthy has a particularly important and historically unparalleled reason for sending the letter. Tens of thousands of Americans are dying every year from overdoses of prescription painkillers such […]
View Full Post“There are no happy endings. Endings are the saddest part, so just give me a happy middle and a very happy start.” –Shel Silverstein by Ivy Chase My cousin Liz and I grew up together. She was only 5 months younger than I was. She was one of the best friends I’ve ever had. She […]
View Full PostHeroin is an illegal narcotic which is readily available throughout our society, and the abuse of heroin is now a national epidemic. The drug is highly addictive and can lead to many other health issues, which too often today include death from overdose. One of the reasons it is so difficult for people to overcome […]
View Full PostAt Lighthouse Treatment Center we are especially proud of our exceptionally well-trained, highly experienced, and intensely compassionate treatment team. Here a recent client took the time to thank specific team members who were particularly helpful in the recovery process. We appreciate these types of letters, of course, but the fact that our program and staff […]
View Full PostThere is not a shortage of stories in the media about how the drug Suboxone may be the answer to the opioid epidemic. These stories depict opioid addicts as chronic relapsers, and claim that Suboxone may serve as a preventative solution to this potentially life-threatening pattern, if only it were more widely available. It is […]
View Full PostMany addicts or alcoholics experience early struggles in recovery with nearly every social encounter. It is normal to worry that people will make a big deal if they are not drinking or participating in the partying activities. They may worry that they will press them to accept a drink or feel nervous about how to […]
View Full PostIn today’s modern world nearly everyone feels anxious at some point; however, there are others who are more susceptible to anxiety than others. Those individuals who suffer from serious anxiety on a daily basis are actually classified as having an anxiety disorder. There is some misinformation out there in the popular news and media about […]
View Full PostEver since the dawn of some of the most common selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI’s) such as Prozac and Zoloft have become popular among psychiatrists and primary care doctors to prescribe to their patients who are struggling with depression and anxiety, an influx of SSRI competitors have hit the market. Along with their growing popularity, […]
View Full PostThe big day is finally here! The festivities, all of your friends and family are here for the great food…and the alcohol may be looking very appealing. As alcoholics in recovery, holidays and special events can be particularly difficult for us. No matter how long you have been sober, celebrating any occasion should not be […]
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