Addictions develop from a combination of biological and environmental factors. While no one particular factor determines if someone will become an addict,
With the holiday season approaching, we often talk about traditions that shape our plans over the next few months. While holidays can bring favorable events, we know…
It can be extremely difficult to come to terms with the idea that you or a loved one might be an alcoholic. Often times, admitting or recognizing the problem is the hardest part
Summer is a time of celebrations, and for a recovering addict that can become a slippery slope. Living an addict’s life means being a slave to powerful and destructive forces.
The 12 Step Program Principles are founded in a long history of “Things That Do Work” and are strongly suggested to be implemented in conjunction with outpatient
According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine [ASAM] (2011, Definition of Addiction, para 1), addiction “is characterized by an inability to consistently abstain
As harvest winds down and snow is headed this way, the Walker Center has our hands full with new clients daily. Our inpatient facility is bustling with over 30 in-house occupants.
