Does Alcohol Make You Depressed?
Many people choose to unwind after a stressful day with a can of beer or a glass of wine. Their weekends might involve wild nights of partying, immediately followed...
10Sep
National Recovery Month
Every September, we ask you to join us in celebrating National Recovery Month. This observance, led by Faces & Voices of Recovery, is an important opportunity to educate the...
31Aug
Eat to Beat Depression
Did your parents urge you to finish your vegetables by telling you, “You are what you eat”? That’s true long after you’re grown up: the foods you consume help...
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...
12Aug
Relapse Prevention Skills
Find Helpful Relapse Prevention Tactics Breaking the cycle of addiction doesn’t happen overnight. For some, overcoming a substance use disorder can take years of ups and downs. Because recovery is...
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...
20Jul
Why Do I Feel the Need to Fix Everything?
When a family member is caught up in addiction, you may find yourself taking on more responsibility – and with it, more stress, pressure, and anxiety. Watching someone struggle can...
