Define Amends | Making Amends
One of the most hurtful things about the disease of addiction is that it causes people’s priorities to shift away from spending quality time with loved ones in favor...
18Mar
Dysphoric Mania Explained
While media depictions of bipolar disorder might lead you to assume this condition alternates between extreme highs and lows, the experience is less predictable for many people living with...
11Mar
Why Am I Agitated?
Agitation is a sense of inward stress and restiveness that can give you a surplus of nervous energy and put you on edge. When you get agitated, you may...
04Mar
What Makes Anxiety Worse?
If you struggle with anxiety, you already know it can be a self-perpetuating cycle, since the thoughts and feelings that cause your symptoms are anxiety-inducing in and of themselves....
24Jan
Cognitive Dissonance: When Your Actions Don’t Match Your Intentions
Have you ever felt guilty about something you said or did, especially if that action was done while under the influence? It may be because of cognitive dissonance. This psychological...
19Aug
Washington’s Fentanyl Epidemic
Synthetic Opioids in Washington State We have discussed Washington’s opioid epidemic multiple times on the Lakeside-Milam blog, and for good reason. The rising popularity of synthetic opioids – primarily fentanyl...
05Aug
What’s the Difference Between Meth and Cocaine?
In America, two illicit drugs are of particular concern: meth and cocaine. While these stimulants act on the body in similar ways, and both carry significant risk of addiction,...
02Aug
Lakeside-Milam Recovery Centers Hires New Medical Director
After a nationwide search, Lakeside-Milam Recovery Centers has chosen Teresa Jackson, MD, FASAM to serve as the organizations next Medical Director. Dr. Jackson will be replacing former Medical Director...
29Jul
Perfectionism and Anxiety
“High Standards” vs. Toxic Perfectionism Doing your best is commendable—unless your idea of “best” translates to obsessive anxiety over “getting it perfect.” When “excellent” crosses the line into “perfectionism at...
