Rebuilding your life in addiction recovery can be a mystifying task at the outset. It takes time to shift over to a healthy daily routine and sober lifestyle. One of […]
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Honoring Two Special and Influential Women with Some Southern Comfort Food
July marks two special birthdays near and dear to Ashley Addiction Treatment, the birthdays of Micki Thomas on July 23rd, and her sister Mae Abraham on July 24th. “Feminine genius” […]
I’m Sober, but Am I Still an Addict?
We use descriptors every day to define ourselves in the world and to describe who we are in relation to others. Many of the words we use speak to identities, […]
How Do I Ask for Help?
I need help. Those three little words can be extraordinarily vulnerable and can feel extremely uncomfortable. Why is it so hard? Unfortunately, so much of our culture has led us […]
Can Dual Diagnosis Support Be Offered in Outpatient Treatment?
Treatment options are better than ever for people with substance use disorders and mental health challenges. Since more people are seeking treatment, counselors and mental health professionals are learning more […]
Why Might Some People Who Need Treatment Struggle to Get It?
People who are addicted to substances don’t always receive the help they need. Loved ones may try to reach them, but they may either be in denial or far enough […]