12MarMarch 12, 2019 Cross-Addiction and Relapse Blair Patterson2024-10-30T12:25:09-05:00 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 didn’t... Read more...
06MarMarch 6, 2019 Pink Cloud Syndrome in Early Recovery: Managing That “Top of the World” Feeling Blair Patterson2019-06-07T06:05:35-05:00 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 we’re... Read more...
26FebFebruary 26, 2019 Seattle-Area Sober Events, Recovery Meetings & Activities Blair Patterson2021-05-01T01:45:36-05:00 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 of... Read more...
19FebFebruary 19, 2019 It Takes a Village: Staying Connected to Your Sober Community Blair Patterson2019-06-07T06:06:05-05:00 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 to... Read more...
13FebFebruary 13, 2019 Tips & Tools for Early Recovery Blair Patterson2019-06-07T06:06:20-05:00 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 to... Read more...
10JanJanuary 10, 2019 LMRC Announces Ross Finke as Clinical Director Blair Patterson2024-10-25T11:29:44-05:00 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 philosophy... Read more...
07JanJanuary 7, 2019 Overcoming Winter Recovery Obstacles Blair Patterson2021-05-01T01:39:34-05:00 If you’ve been in recovery for long, chances are your counselors and physicians have sung the praises of regular exercise as part of a successful treatment plan. For sober, detoxing... Read more...
23OctOctober 23, 2018 I’m Interested in Treatment, What do I do now? Blair Patterson2024-10-25T11:34:39-05:00 You’ve looked through our website, read reviews, and talked with family and friends. There is no more question, no more pushing it off another day; you need help. You are... Read more...
13SepSeptember 13, 2018 5 Tips on Surviving College in Recovery Blair Patterson2024-12-11T13:55:13-06:00A couple weeks ago, my sister sent me a picture of my nephew’s first day of school as a high school junior. I realized that he will soon be starting... Read more...
