15MayMay 15, 2026 What Real Progress Looks Like After Rehab: 12 Signs Recovery Is Taking Hold Blair Patterson2026-05-15T10:22:41-07:00 Key Takeaways Real recovery rarely looks dramatic at first. More often, progress shows up in small but meaningful ways like improved sleep, emotional honesty, showing up consistently, and asking for help... Read more...
08MayMay 8, 2026 Highly Functional, Still Hurting: When Success in Seattle Masks a Substance Use Disorder Blair Patterson2026-05-08T08:22:08-07:00 Key Takeaways A person can look successful, responsible, and in control while still struggling with a substance use disorder. A steady career, family responsibilities, or outward confidence doesn’t cancel out the... Read more...
14AprApril 14, 2026 When a Loved One Calls First: How Seattle, WA Families Can Start the Recovery Process Blair Patterson2026-04-14T11:59:08-07:00 It’s a moment many families hope for - but may feel unprepared to handle. The phone rings. A loved one says, “I need help.” Whether it comes after months of concern or... Read more...
09AprApril 9, 2026 Why Going Home Too Soon Can Undercut Recovery: What Seattle Families Should Know About the Full Continuum of Care Blair Patterson2026-04-09T09:37:18-07:00Recovery is not a single decision-it’s a process. And for many individuals and families in Seattle, one of the most common (and costly) missteps is leaving treatment too early. Whether it’s... Read more...
11FebFebruary 11, 2025 Signs and Symptoms of Polysubstance Use Disorder Blair Patterson2025-03-05T14:28:46-08:00 Many people who struggle with substance use disorder are addicted to more than one drug. In fact, it’s not uncommon for people seeking outpatient substance abuse treatment to be using two... Read more...
28AprApril 28, 2023 When Does Drinking Become a Problem? Blair Patterson2024-12-11T14:02:07-08:00 Alcohol has serious effects on decision-making and health, and drinking any amount can have consequences. The risk doubles when people become heavy drinkers, especially if they don't recognize how much... Read more...
22FebFebruary 22, 2023 Experts: Combine Therapy With Buprenorphine Blair Patterson2023-02-22T14:58:56-08:00 The Consolidation Appropriations Act of 2023 removed the federal X-waiver: a restriction on clinician use of buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid addiction. In January, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)... Read more...
30AugAugust 30, 2022 Illicit Drug Overdose Symptoms Blair Patterson2022-08-30T08:11:43-07:00 None of us ever want to consider the possibility of a drug overdose. However, if you know someone currently suffering from addiction, it's important to educate yourself about common drug... Read more...
07JulJuly 7, 2022 Most Effective Treatment for Bipolar Disorder Blair Patterson2024-10-30T11:58:44-07:00 Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic depression, is a mental health condition characterized by periods of extreme high and low moods. This disorder can be challenging to both diagnose and... Read more...
