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Deborah Thomas
June 15, 2020
Avoiding Relapse, Sobriety

How to Start Fresh After an Addiction

Deborah Thomas
June 15, 2020
Avoiding Relapse, Sobriety
How to Start Fresh After an Addiction

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.

Tagged: recovery, 2020, home

Deborah Thomas
May 19, 2020
Avoiding Relapse, Recovery

Is There a Link Between Unemployment and Relapse?

Deborah Thomas
May 19, 2020
Avoiding Relapse, Recovery
Is There a Link Between Unemployment and Relapse?

There is often talk about the “new normal” and how even when this pandemic passes, things won’t ever be quite the way they were. People may still choose to socially distance, wear masks out in public, or even forgot any kind of social activity altogether.

Tagged: recovery, unemployment, home

Deborah Thomas
May 7, 2020
Family

How to Talk to Your Friend About Addiction and Stay Positive

Deborah Thomas
May 7, 2020
Family
How to Talk to Your Friend About Addiction and Stay Positive

Bringing up the idea of addiction is never easy. For many, it can be a point of shame, embarrassment, or denial. Plus, it can be extremely hard to talk to someone about their addiction.

Tagged: recovery, home

Deborah Thomas
April 29, 2020
Avoiding Relapse

How to Avoid Relapse During the Quarantine

Deborah Thomas
April 29, 2020
Avoiding Relapse
How to Avoid Relapse During the Quarantine

Even if you have hobbies to do or Netflix series to check out, boredom during the quarantine is inevitable. There are going to be days where your hobby doesn’t seem interesting or you feel like you’ve reached the end of Netflix.

Tagged: recovery, 2020, home

Deborah Thomas
April 19, 2020
Resources

5 Free Tools to Help You Land a Job & Organize Your Life

Deborah Thomas
April 19, 2020
Resources
5 Free Tools to Help You Land a Job & Organize Your Life

No one really knows when the pandemic will be over. It could be a month from now, six months from now, or (hopefully not) a year from now.

Tagged: coronavirus, home, recovery, 2020

Deborah Thomas
April 1, 2020
Resources, News

Online 12-step meetings and more online resources during Coronavirus outbreak

Deborah Thomas
April 1, 2020
Resources, News
Online 12-step meetings and more online resources during Coronavirus outbreak

Although the Coronavirus has made an impact on our daily lives, that does not mean that our sobriety stops here. There are many online resources - tools, communities, meeting platforms and more –

Tagged: coronavirus, home, recovery

Deborah Thomas
March 16, 2020
News

The Walker Center is now LegitScript Certified

Deborah Thomas
March 16, 2020
News
The Walker Center is now LegitScript Certified

LegitScript is the industry leader in certifications for advertising related to drug and alcohol treatment. Being LegitScript certified means that we comply with the certification standards to ensure transparency and compliance with laws and regulations.

Tagged: LegitScript, home

Deborah Thomas
February 28, 2020
Sobriety, Alcohol

7 Signs You're Drinking Too Much Alcohol

Deborah Thomas
February 28, 2020
Sobriety, Alcohol
7 Signs You're Drinking Too Much Alcohol

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.

Tagged: alcohol, alcohol abuse, wake up calls, home, 2020

Deborah Thomas
February 27, 2020
News, Opioids

Pregnancy in the Opioid Crisis

Deborah Thomas
February 27, 2020
News, Opioids
Pregnancy in the Opioid Crisis

In the midst of America’s Opioid Crisis we often fail to discuss one of the most difficult topics – what about women who are pregnant and using opioids?

Tagged: opioids, pregnancy, home

Deborah Thomas
November 15, 2019
Sobriety

Stay sober this holiday season with our #walkingsoberchallenge

Deborah Thomas
November 15, 2019
Sobriety
Stay sober this holiday season with our #walkingsoberchallenge

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.

Tagged: sober, home, Recovery Plan

Deborah Thomas
October 9, 2019
News, Drugs

The surgeon general announces that marijuana does, in fact, have an affect on brain development

Deborah Thomas
October 9, 2019
News, Drugs
The surgeon general announces that marijuana does, in fact, have an affect on brain development

Are we aware of the affects of marijuana? Let’s start with how it is composed. Marijuana refers to dried leaves,

Tagged: addiction, drug rehab, finding support, marijuana, recovery, home

Deborah Thomas
September 27, 2019
Addiction, Alcohol

Is Alcoholism Hereditary?

Deborah Thomas
September 27, 2019
Addiction, Alcohol
Is Alcoholism Hereditary?

It is said: «of alcoholic parents, alcoholic children». But this is not entirely true. The alcoholic behavior of your dad, your mom or your uncle, will not necessarily cause you or your children alcoholism.

Tagged: alcohol abuse, finding support, recovery, sober, home

Deborah Thomas
September 17, 2019
Sobriety, Stories

Sober Story Highlights: National Recovery Month 2019

Deborah Thomas
September 17, 2019
Sobriety, Stories
Sober Story Highlights: National Recovery Month 2019

National Recovery Month was created 30 years ago in order to raise awareness about recovery. People speak about the gains made by those in recovery…….

Tagged: national recovery month, mental health, treatment, awareness, home

Deborah Thomas
September 11, 2019
Alcohol, Substance Use Disorder

What to Expect During Al-Anon in Idaho

Deborah Thomas
September 11, 2019
Alcohol, Substance Use Disorder
What to Expect During Al-Anon in Idaho

AA is a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholic/chemically dependent people whose drinking and/or using is causing problems and who hope to solve their common problems……

Tagged: AA, al-anon, alcohol abuse, alcoholics anonymous, idaho, home

Deborah Thomas
August 5, 2019
Family

August 24: Alumni Celebration

Deborah Thomas
August 5, 2019
Family
August 24: Alumni Celebration

We will be celebrating 43 years in business by inviting all of our alumni, friends and family, to celebrate with us here at The Walker Center.

Tagged: addiction, community, alumni, celebration, home

Deborah Thomas
July 1, 2019
Sobriety, Treatment, Recovery

How to Know When You’re Ready to Seek Treatment

Deborah Thomas
July 1, 2019
Sobriety, Treatment, Recovery
How to Know When You’re Ready to Seek Treatment

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.

Tagged: treatment, Health Problems, Consequences, Getting Drunk, People Don’t Want to Be Around You, home

Deborah Thomas
June 1, 2019
Family, Children, Addicts

Parenting an Addicted Child

Deborah Thomas
June 1, 2019
Family, Children, Addicts
Parenting an Addicted Child

Having to watch your child battle a substance use disorder is one of the most heartbreaking things that can happen to a parent

Tagged: child addiction, frustrating, conflicted, child disorder, Boundaries are Crucial, Goals for Treatment, home

Deborah Thomas
May 1, 2019
Mental Health, Good Habits, Recovery

Forming Healthy Habits and Routines

Deborah Thomas
May 1, 2019
Mental Health, Good Habits, Recovery
Forming Healthy Habits and Routines

Achieving sobriety is a life-long journey. Even those who have been sober for many years still find they need to update their trigger-response tools, prune their friend

Tagged: health, habits, routines, sobriety, emotions, mindfulness, Positive Community, goals, home

Deborah Thomas
April 1, 2019
Family, Addiction

9 Signs You're Enabling

Deborah Thomas
April 1, 2019
Family, Addiction
9 Signs You're Enabling

Loving someone with an addiction is challenging, painful, and confusing. It can be difficult to know whether your behavior is enabling your loved one’s addiction, or is empowering him or her to find help.

Tagged: love, addiction, mindset, behaviour, home

Deborah Thomas
March 28, 2019
Avoiding Relapse, Sobriety

What to Do if Relapse Occurs

Deborah Thomas
March 28, 2019
Avoiding Relapse, Sobriety
What to Do if Relapse Occurs

Like most success stories you hear about, the road to get there is bumpy, difficult and sometimes downright difficult.

Tagged: Relapse, Don’t Give Up, Recovery Plan, Coping Skills, Feel your Emotions, home

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