There are a lot of outside influences that constantly barrage us with ideas of what success looks like. Media, social media, advertising, friends, families, even strangers in today’s culture all […]
Borderline Between What and What?
There is no shortage of misunderstood and misdiagnosed mental health issues. Positively, the conversation about mental health is expanding and the inherent negative stigmas are lifting. Conversely, in this increased […]
The Invisible Line Between Support and Enabling
If a loved one is struggling with substance use disorder it is a painful experience that often leaves you feeling powerless. You may instinctually want to fix things and may […]
Taken Only As Prescribed – Why it’s Important to Excercise Caution With Medication
The struggles many have with opioid pain medication have given way to a more public view of how prescription medication use can develop into substance use disorders. There has long […]
Never Forget Where We Met
The relationships we build in treatment and later in recovery can become some of the most cherished ones we have ever had. Often we are brought closer to our truest […]
Celebrating Father Martin’s Legacy with a Nutritious Smoothie
Legacy. This big, bold word is aptly used in connection with Father Joseph Martin, co-founder of Ashley Addiction Treatment. And what a legacy this man has left. At Ashley Addiction […]