TL;DR: Drinking as a trauma response is more common than most people realize. In this powerful story, Janie shares how alcohol became her way of coping with buried pain, why traditional recovery paths didn’t work for her, and how discovering This Naked Mind finally gave her lasting freedom. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This post discusses trauma,…
We are excited to announce that Newsweek has recognized Lakeview Health as one of “America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers” for 2025. This prestigious honor underscores the strength of our comprehensive programs, the profound expertise of our dedicated team, and our unwavering commitment to helping individuals and families successfully overcome the challenging disease of addiction. We…
Finding Your Voice After Toxic Parents Is Possible And Necessary Finding your voice after toxic parents can feel nearly impossible when you’ve grown up in a household where speaking up wasn’t safe, respected, or even allowed. Toxic or dysfunctional parents—whether they were controlling, emotionally unavailable, or caught in cycles of addiction—can leave lasting imprints on…
See Any Red Flags That You Haven’t Emotionally Launched From Your Parents? Serious question, do you know the red flags that you haven’t emotionally launched from your parents? Growing up is supposed to mean independence, but for many of us, myself included, adulthood came with invisible strings still tied to my parents. Anyone relate? Maybe…
Naltrexone Implants Now Available in the Bahamas Naltrexone implants are an evidence-based approach to addiction recovery. Addiction remains one of the most urgent public health challenges in North America. Despite billions spent annually on detox and rehabilitation programs, relapse rates remain alarmingly high—studies show that 40–60% of individuals relapse within the first year after treatment….
Each September, National Recovery Month reminds us that healing from addiction is not only possible but also worth celebrating. At Lakeview Health in Jacksonville, Florida, we understand that recovery is more than overcoming physical dependence. It is about finding renewed purpose and meaning to guide people toward lasting sobriety. Recovery often begins with professional treatment,…
So you’re ready to see what life with a little less booze can look and feel like. You’ve done your research, you have a game plan but one stumbling block remains. What are you going to drink instead? What if we told you that there are not only drinks to help you cut back on…
Want to say sayonara to booze this summer without saying no to good times and great company? Whether you’re poolside, at a BBQ, or hosting brunch with friends, it can be a challenge to know what to drink when you’re not drinking. Instead of reaching for the lemonade again or dodging social questions with an…
Have you ever wondered when the line between social drinking and a serious problem becomes blurred beyond recognition? For many parents caught in today’s “mommy wine culture,” discovering my drinking was a problem often comes after years of denial and mounting consequences. Erica’s story is a powerful lesson on how alcohol can slowly erode the…
Finding books that don’t mention alcohol can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. As you may know by now, we regularly send out recommendation posts. These include books, podcasts, movies, TV shows, and more. After publishing our most recent post, a request came back that I knew I needed to jump on….
