Summer is arguably the best time of the year, an incredible few months where you can soak up the sun, take time off and have fun with your friends and loved ones.
You will often see the terms substance abuse and addiction thrown around interchangeably. To the average person, these two terms may seem the same but they are actually very different ideas.
December is here and that means the holidays are approaching whether we are ready or not. That could mean joyful anticipation or absolute dread at what is to come.
For us here at The Walker Center, we are excited because September is Recovery Month. This gives us the time to celebrate and talk about those who have made a recovery from their addiction. We see it as a time to inspire, listen, and learn from others.
It’s always good to start things on a clean slate. Whether that be approaching a work project, rekindling an old friendship, or settling a dispute after an argument, it’s always good to start anew.
There’s nothing wrong with a glass of champagne on New Year’s Eve or a beer while watching the big game. Sometimes, having a second glass of wine with dinner or an extra drink isn’t the end of the world.
We all love holidays, a season full of love and beautiful moments to share with friends and family. But it is also one of the toughest times for people who are trying to stay sober.
For a person with a substance use disorder (SUD), the decision to seek treatment does not come lightly or easily. Many people don’t realize they have a problem.
The thought of maintaining sobriety after leaving a residential treatment center can be daunting at first. Outside of the tools provided by treatment centers
The holiday season can bring out mixed emotions. For many of us, this time of year shines an abrupt spotlight on sensitive topics in our personal lives, provoking past, familiar thoughts from ruined holidays
Summers are ideally times of get togethers with family and friends, but they can also be full of dangerous relapse triggers. Here’s how you can set yourself up for success this summer and avoid relapse.
Once you have committed to changing your lifestyle, consider the types of goals that will help you stay on track. Goals should be ambitious and motivate
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…
Summer poses a special challenge for recovering alcoholics. There are family reunions, vacations, social engagements, weddings, and a host of other potential pitfalls
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 addicts that we treat at The Walker Center come from all walks of life and suffer addiction to various types of substances, sometimes multiple substances at once.
