29DecDecember 29, 2025 What Is High-Functioning Alcoholism? How Success Can Hide a Growing Dependence John Lea2025-12-29T20:03:53-08:00 Key Takeaways High-functioning alcoholism can be easy to miss. Maintaining a career, relationships, and responsibilities doesn’t rule out alcohol dependence. Many people with alcohol use disorder appear outwardly successful while struggling... Read more...
09DecDecember 9, 2025 Lakeside-Milam Named One of America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers by Newsweek John Lea2025-12-09T14:08:18-08:00 Key Takeaways Lakeside-Milam has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers, and Washington State’s top facility, for the fifth consecutive year. The award shines a spotlight on... Read more...
26NovNovember 26, 2025 Detox vs. Residential Care: How to Choose the Right Path to Recovery John Lea2025-11-30T21:38:32-08:00 Key Takeaways Detox and residential treatment serve different but complementary roles in addiction recovery. Medical detox ensures safe withdrawal, while residential care provides the structure, therapy, and relapse-prevention skills needed for lasting... Read more...
10NovNovember 10, 2025 How to Tell if Someone Is Using Cocaine: Signs Families Shouldn’t Ignore John Lea2025-11-10T10:39:18-08:00 Key Takeaways Cocaine’s effects can be easy to miss — short highs and denial make early recognition difficult, but subtle behavioral and physical clues often appear first. Common warning signs include dilated... Read more...
30OctOctober 30, 2025 Cocaine Withdrawal Timeline: What to Expect in Detox and Recovery John Lea2025-10-30T09:56:51-07:00 Key Takeaways Cocaine withdrawal follows a clear timeline, beginning with a short “crash” phase, followed by emotional and psychological recovery that can last weeks or months. Withdrawal symptoms often include fatigue, depression,... Read more...
28OctOctober 28, 2025 From Wondering to Knowing: Is It Time for an Addiction Assessment? John Lea2025-10-28T08:35:13-07:00 It's 3 am and you're staring at your phone screen, cursor blinking in the search bar. Maybe you've typed "Do I have a drinking problem?" and deleted it three times.... Read more...
21OctOctober 21, 2025 Delirium Tremens & Other Detox Dangers … or Why Quitting Alcohol Alone Can Be Risky John Lea2025-10-21T10:36:14-07:00 It may not grab news headlines like fentanyl or meth, but alcoholism is one of the deadliest addictions, and stopping alcohol use comes with its own dangers. From alcohol withdrawal... Read more...
22SepSeptember 22, 2025 A Closer Look at Alcohol Intoxication and Withdrawal John Lea2025-09-23T08:33:46-07:00 Alcohol can negatively affect almost every organ and system in your body. Drinking too much or for a long period of time can have deleterious consequences for your physical, mental,... Read more...
15AugAugust 15, 2025 The Benefits of a Partial Hospitalization Program for Addiction Recovery at Lakeside-Milam John Lea2025-08-15T11:32:19-07:00 According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in 2024, more than 52 million people needed substance use treatment but only about 10 million people got... Read more...
