24OctOctober 24, 2024 Exploring Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP): Is It the Right Choice for Your Recovery? John Lea2024-11-12T10:17:05-08:00Intensive Outpatient Programs, or IOP Programs, were first developed in the 1980s. They have since become a common choice for the treatment of drug and alcohol misuse disorder because of... Read more...
26SepSeptember 26, 2024 Navigating Seattle’s Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers: A First-Timer’s Guide Blair Patterson2024-11-12T11:08:59-08:00If you’ve made the decision to get help for a drug or alcohol problem, you’ve already taken the bravest and most important step in your recovery. There are many drug... Read more...
22AugAugust 22, 2024 Success Rates For Evidence Based Treatment Centers Of Seattle: What the Data Shows Blair Patterson2024-10-25T11:35:30-07:00Deciding to enter recovery is one of the scariest but most beneficial and beautiful decisions you can ever make. It forever changes your course and marks the first day of... Read more...
01JulJuly 1, 2024 From Seattle Freeze to Sunny Skies: Navigating the Emotional Transition to the ‘Pink Cloud’ Stage Blair Patterson2024-09-10T13:08:12-07:00Coming out on the other side of your recovery journey is one of the greatest feelings in the entire world. Not only did you accomplish something, but you’ve left a... Read more...
18MarMarch 18, 2024 Celebrating One Year Sober: Frequently Asked Questions Blair Patterson2024-03-18T11:29:53-07:00 Reaching one year of sobriety is a monumental achievement. This milestone signifies the hard work, dedication, and resilience it takes to maintain a substance-free lifestyle. Those approaching their first sobriety... Read more...
26FebFebruary 26, 2024 Can Alcohol Cause a Heart Attack? Blair Patterson2024-02-26T13:53:35-08:00 February is Heart Health Month, a time to spotlight the importance of cardiovascular well-being and the factors that can compromise it. Alcohol consumption – especially long-term, heavy drinking – can... Read more...
12FebFebruary 12, 2024 Random Acts of Kindness Week Blair Patterson2024-02-15T09:04:11-08:00 Amid February’s cold and dreary days is an example of warmth and hope – Random Acts of Kindness Week. This special observance, falling in the second week of February, reminds... Read more...
29JanJanuary 29, 2024 How to Stop Drinking Blair Patterson2024-01-29T11:10:36-08:00 Deciding to stop drinking is a significant milestone if you struggle with alcohol dependence. At Lakeside-Milam Recovery Centers, we understand the challenges and complexities of maintaining a sober lifestyle when... Read more...
22JanJanuary 22, 2024 Drug-Induced Psychosis Blair Patterson2024-01-22T10:06:00-08:00 Psychosis is a complex mental state that can significantly disrupt your thoughts, behaviors, and perception of the world around you. Because it alters how your brain processes information, this condition... Read more...