Prescription drugs are responsible for the largest percentage of overdose deaths nationwide. Of the 22,400 drug overdose deaths in the US, opioid painkillers accounted for 38.2% of them. Every day in the United States, 2,500 adolescents abuse a prescription pain reliever for the first time. Why are... View Post What You Need to Know About Prescription Drugs
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Prescription drugs are responsible for the largest percentage of overdose deaths nationwide. Of the 22,400 drug overdose deaths in the US, opioid painkillers accounted for 38.2% of them. Every day in the United States, 2,500 adolescents abuse a prescription pain reliever for the first time. Why are... View Post 
What is Fellowship?
A fellowship could be any type of support group that you join in recovery. You’ve probably heard of some of the more well-known organizations, like Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and SMART Recovery. Lakeside-Milam even has its own alumni network for this... 
Your loved one may not think that they have a problem – they probably believe that their substance use is under control, and that they can stop at any time. They may still manage to keep up with some day-to-day obligations, leading friends and family to believe their addiction isn’t “bad... 
Recovery is a lifestyle change and ongoing process where you must continually put in effort to improve every day. It’s not something with a finish line.
Many people think that once residential treatment has concluded, a switch will flip in their brain and they’ll suddenly be free of drugs... 
Addiction is a Family Disease
Substance use affects everyone in the family, not just the
person under the influence. According to The National Council on Alcoholism and
Drug Dependence, addiction is a family disease. This means that recovery is a process
that must include loved ones as well. In... 
April is Stress Awareness Month, which means it’s the
perfect time to check in with yourself and refresh your self-care routine. Many
of us struggle to put ourselves first, especially when it comes to our health
and feelings. Maybe you don’t think you need to modify your routine, or it... 
Ahead of a nationwide ban, the University of Washington has prohibited alcohol above 15 percent ABV – hard liquors – at fraternity events and on chapter property. The policy is handed down from the North American Interfraternity Conference, which justified the change by explaining that... 
Addiction affects every aspect of your life, from physical wellbeing to mental health and relationships. When you’re in the grip of drugs and alcohol, your priorities turn upside-down. It becomes challenging to function day to day, and self care habits often fall by the wayside. Once you’ve... 
How Cross-Addiction Happens
With an increasing use of alcohol and other drugs, Marty somehow survived his college years and graduated. But, after screwing up several job interviews because he was high or didn’t show up, Marty entered rehab for a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) with help of his... 
There’s something about clouds. We use them to describe our feelings. If we’re super happy, we’re on Cloud Nine. If we’re depressed, a dark cloud hangs over us. If we’re facing a crisis, storm clouds loom ahead.
Clouds figure into recovery, too. Especially early recovery, when you’re...