18MarMarch 18, 2026 Addiction Recovery Resources in Seattle: Support Beyond Treatment Blair Patterson2026-03-18T12:15:14-07:00Key Takeaways Formal treatment is an important beginning, but long-term recovery usually gets stronger through ongoing support, structure, and connection after discharge. The work does not end when a program... Read more...
27FebFebruary 27, 2026 Managing Triggers in High-Stress Environments John Lea2026-02-25T22:26:02-08:00 Key Takeaways Triggers aren’t a sign you’re doing recovery “wrong”—they’re a normal part of healing, and learning your patterns gives you more choice in how you respond. High-stress settings (work pressure, conflict... Read more...
18FebFebruary 18, 2026 Seasonal Depression in the Pacific Northwest: How It Intersects with Substance Use Disorders John Lea2026-02-18T09:34:58-08:00 Key Takeaways Seasonal depression is more than “winter blues,” and it can affect your mood, energy, sleep, and motivation for months at a time—making recovery feel heavier when you’re already working... Read more...
09FebFebruary 9, 2026 Community, Creativity, and Healing: Building Connection in Recovery John Lea2026-02-09T08:58:59-08:00 Key Takeaways - Community can be a powerful protective factor in recovery, because consistent, healthy connection helps reduce isolation and gives you practical support when life gets hard. - There isn’t one... Read more...
29JanJanuary 29, 2026 When Natural Disasters Disrupt Recovery: How Puget Sound Region Flooding Impacts Mental Health and Substance Use John Lea2026-01-29T08:09:58-08:00 Key Takeaways Puget Sound flooding can disrupt your routines, support system, and sense of safety, and those changes can make mental health symptoms and cravings feel more intense, even if your... Read more...
06JanJanuary 6, 2026 How to Talk to Loved Ones About Your Triggers During Addiction Recovery John Lea2026-01-06T12:23:02-08:00 Key Takeaways Triggers are specific situations, emotions, or experiences that can increase cravings or emotional distress, and learning to name them is a core part of protecting your sobriety and preventing... Read more...
09JanJanuary 9, 2025 Choosing the Right Path for You: A Guide to Seattle Treatment Centers Blair Patterson2025-02-04T10:28:38-08:00 There are many reasons that people decide to seek treatment for an alcohol or drug problem. Maybe your relationships with friends and family have become strained. Maybe your alcohol or... Read more...
17DecDecember 17, 2024 Navigating the Ups and Downs of Early Sobriety: How to Stay Grounded When on the “Pink Cloud” Blair Patterson2025-01-07T11:08:47-08:00 Deciding to get sober and quit drugs and alcohol for good is one of the bravest things anyone can do. It’s a scary jump, but being able to finally make... Read more...
24OctOctober 24, 2024 Getting Sober in Seattle: What You Need to Know John Lea2024-11-12T10:14:34-08:00Getting sober is a one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. If your relationship with alcohol is keeping you from living the life you want to live, your... Read more...
