Recovery Thought#101 “AA just doesn’t work for me” Over the years I’ve heard at least thousands of times, “AA just doesn’t work for me.” In essence this person wants to know the 2nd best way to end their alcohol or drug use. So what have I learned in the past 40+ years about ending…
When one has a substance abuse disorder, it often can’t be treated alone. Those who abuse alcohol and drugs often need professional help and other resources to overcome their addictions. Below, we’ve compiled a list of some resources for those in Mecklenburg County to get long-term or acute help for their substance use. Help For…
Thinking for a drug rehab center is the first step to think of living a happy and a prosperous life. There are many treatments and programs into general types or modalities. The traditional drug addiction treatment classification does not fit into the treatment approaches and programs that continue to evolve and diversify. Most however start…
Recovery Thought#102 “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay.”~ By Seija It’s okay to not be okay Ever feel like you’re struggling and don’t know what to do? Feel like you’re not enough?Feel like your worth is based on how others feel about you? Feel like your identity is definedby others?…
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Harmony Recovery Group today announced the company has been acquired by Thrive Healthcare, a financial and strategic group focused on all aspects of behavioral health service delivery. Commenting on the announcement, Dr. Deja Gilbert, PhD, LMHC, LPC, Chief Executive Officer of Harmony Recovery Group, stated, “The acquisition of Harmony Recovery Group by…
The weaknesses of consuming alcohol incorporate alcohol reliance, liver harm and the hazard for encountering different mishaps. Unending admission of alcohol frequently annihilates the liver cells and makes the organ useless. It can likewise make you experience withdrawal side effects once you all of a sudden quit drinking after an on-going utilization of this substance….
This “Recovery Thought” was originally a comment on one of our Facebook groups. I read it and it resonated strongly with me. Linda W. has agreed to let us share this publicly, hoping her works will let others know —they are not alone.~Judy Herzanek/Changing Lives Foundation________________________________________________________________ I’d like to share a crazy question I asked…
There is a distinct and clear connection between childhood trauma and addiction. The trauma someone experiences during childhood can and usually does end up creating long-term mental health issues and concerns. In the majority of cases, these children (either as minors or when they grow up) abuse alcohol and/or drugs. If you or someone you…
Summary: Addiction to smoking can lead to disastrous effects which may also cause lung & throat cancer. Get sober while you still have time. Quitting smoking is not an easy task. But you can succeed if you have very strong will power and more than that you should have your family support who loves you…
Recovery Thought#104 “They tried to make me to goto rehab…â€~ by Joe Herzanek The documentary film “Amy†about the life and death of British singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse is superb and so sad at the same time. Judy and I have watched it twice. The line above is one most people can…
