Stress Awareness Month: The Importance of Self-Care in Recovery
April is Stress Awareness Month, which means it’s the perfect time to check in with yourself and refresh your self-care routine. Many of us struggle to put ourselves first,...
19Mar
UW Fraternities Ban Hard Liquor: What That Means for Partying College Students
Ahead of a nationwide ban, the University of Washington has prohibited alcohol above 15 percent ABV – hard liquors – at fraternity events and on chapter property. The policy...
15Mar
Early Recovery: How to Build Healthy Habits That Stick
Addiction affects every aspect of your life, from physical wellbeing to mental health and relationships. When you’re in the grip of drugs and alcohol, your priorities turn upside-down. It...
12Mar
Cross-Addiction and Relapse
With an increasing use of alcohol and other drugs, Marty somehow survived his college years and graduated. But, after screwing up several job interviews because he was high or...
06Mar
Pink Cloud Syndrome in Early Recovery: Managing That “Top of the World” Feeling
There’s something about clouds. We use them to describe our feelings. If we’re super happy, we’re on Cloud Nine. If we’re depressed, a dark cloud hangs over us. If...
26Feb
Seattle-Area Sober Events, Recovery Meetings & Activities
Whether you’re new to substance misuse treatment or you’re a recovery veteran, you’ve probably experienced the challenge of finding drug- and alcohol-free recreation, social groups and hobbies. Since much...
19Feb
It Takes a Village: Staying Connected to Your Sober Community
Even if you’re not a Western movie fan, you’re probably familiar with strong, independent movie icons like John Wayne, Clint Eastwood or Jeff Bridges. Their characters spark the desire...
13Feb
Tips & Tools for Early Recovery
When you have a chronic disease, it changes your life. Treatment may relieve the immediate symptoms, but whether you suffer from diabetes, hypertension, allergies or chemical dependency, the trick...
10Jan
LMRC Announces Ross Finke as Clinical Director
On January 7, 2019, Lakeside-Milam Recovery Centers announced that Ross Finke, LCSW, has accepted the position of Clinical Director. Ross will be responsible for the oversight of their treatment...
