When a loved one comes home from drug rehab, it can be awkward and uncomfortable for family members. There is a lot of second-guessing on what to do and not to do. Are you saying the right thing? Should you or should you not involve them in family activities? Is it okay to tell them to get a job?...
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Jan
01
2019
Quitting a bad habit is probably one of the most popular yet commonly broken New Year’s resolutions of all time. At the start of the year, a lot of people promise themselves to quit smoking, junk food, alcohol or drugs. But just like a cheesy ballad on repeat, this becomes a cycle that never seem...
Dec
18
2018
Christmas is around the corner and one popular question for recovering addicts is the possibility of going outside their treatment center to spend time with their loved ones. Many people think that this is an obvious “yes” but you’d be surprised to know that unless you are at the very late stage ...
Dec
18
2018
The holidays can be a tough time for people in recovery. How can you get through the season when drinking and being merry are not in your options? While there are several helpful advice that may help you change your mindset and approach, knowing some practical tips is also very useful to help you...
Aug
15
2018
When the time came in my recovery to apologize to and make amends with all of the people I hurt during my using, I expected I would finally be free of all of the guilt I carried.It didn't quite work out that way.The Value of an ApologyFirst of all, not everyone accepted my apology or wanted to ma...
Aug
01
2018
After I hit my bottom and came into recovery I realized that I had super low self-esteem, and that those feelings would need to change somehow. I thought once I got sober that it would be a piece of cake. After all, my drinking was what caused all of my problems.I was clueless.GETTING TO KNOW MYS...
Jul
17
2018
When I was drinking, I loved being the center of attention. I was the girl who stood up on a table at the bar singing and dancing. I was also the girl who started a fight over the smallest slight, real or imagined. When I got sober, I thought that all that drama would be over with. I quickly real...
Jul
03
2018
Memorial Day weekend always brought back memories of the good old days, the days I could no longer fully enjoy. Between the barbeques and bonfires, fireworks and pool parties, there was booze everywhere. I tried not attending any of these events, but then I felt left out and lonely. I tried going...
Jun
28
2018
Whether you're recently out of rehab or have been clean or sober for some time, you will likely spend a considerable amount of time struggling with your self-esteem. Substance use and abuse is often detrimental to your sense of identity and self, while social pressure and stigma can make you feel...
Jun
20
2018
The truth hurts. While not a 12-step cliche, it was my introduction to them. All of those trite, so-called words of wisdom emanating from the lips of the old-timers felt like someone was jamming bamboo sticks under my fingernails.Most annoying was that everyone who was dropping these lines had be...
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travis rubiolo
This place saved my life and i will always be grateful for the staff and God for placing me there when i needed it most. That being said there were a few that really really said some things that i needed to hear and truly helped me so shout out to Ugene thanks brotha for everything, Sam for killin it in the kitchen and last but most importantly, Derek.. R.I.P big bro you were real one and i wont forget you! “I am somebody!!!!”
Larina Cassidy
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Staci M.
I went into lighthouse on 2-8-24 and left 4-8-24. I was hopeless and broken, lost in my alcoholism. Today I have a new sense of optimism. I was treated...