Teenage years are notoriously challenging. Hormonal fluctuations, school-related stress, social struggles, and difficult family events such as a divorce or death in the family can result in strong emotions. Things like slamming doors and moodiness may be nothing more than age-related angst as your teen works through this complex stage of development. However, if your […]
How to Find Acceptance in Long-Term Recovery
The recovery journey is a lesson in acceptance. Each and every day, those of us who are in substance use recovery learn to accept that we’re in an ongoing battle against addiction. With that acceptance comes the knowledge that we must engage in daily efforts that help improve our chances of recovery success. Getting to […]
3 Mental Health Benefits of Volunteering
Entering recovery for a substance use disorder begins a life-changing journey in which you’ll gradually shift away from a focus on self. While in treatment, you acquired healthy interpersonal skills, learned to rely on your Higher Power, and began the process of repairing and healing your relationships. One of the most important goals of the […]
Remembering Mae Abraham
Written by Caitlin King, digital marketing associate, and Kristina Glockler, communications assistant at Ashley Addiction Treatment. Mae Ashley Abraham touched so many lives with her kindness, determination and never-faltering commitment to helping others find recovery. To celebrate the 39th anniversary of Ashley, we wanted to take the opportunity to get to know our co-founder Mae […]
3 Benefits of a Sober Living Home
Substance use recovery is a constant work in progress. For this reason, the post-treatment phase of the recovery process is just as critical as the day you entered recovery. In order to sustain sobriety, you need a supportive network around you—sober living provides just that. Sober living housing can provide a great deal of emotional […]
What is Holistic Therapy?
Holistic therapy is an integrative approach to wellness based on treating all of the aspects of our wellbeing, including our mental, physical and spiritual health. Think of your overall health like a car that relies on a set of fully operational spark plugs to function. When one spark plug goes out, the car will sputter […]