Most Americans drink. In fact, based on studies by the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, more than 86% of all Americans drink at least occasionally. A further 26% of Americans regularly binge drink with the intent of getting drunk. If you occasionally, or not so occasionally, in...
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Aug
30
2017
I didn't think it was possible to be more of a failure than I already was until I relapsed. What I didn't understand is that recovery doesn't change the fact that I am an addict, and often times, relapse is part of the process.For the first few days, it was my little secret. It was summer, and si...
Aug
22
2017
Summer is fun. There is so much to do. Everyone is outdoors. Work seems more relaxed. People are in good moods. There are activities and get-togethers almost every weekend. Summer is a great time to enjoy and take advantage of your new sobriety. It will also come with new, seasonal challenges, bu...
Aug
16
2017
As the parent or loved one of a person who is addicted to drugs of any kind, their addiction can be both painful and worrying. Drug addicts often change their behavior, personality, and often act as though they don't care, but more importantly, they consistently put themselves at risk.Drug addict...
Aug
08
2017
While I usually tell white lies to help others, I learned in recovery that telling a white lie actually has the potential to help myself stay sober.It sounds crazy, doesn't it? All our lives we are told lying is bad, and often times it is, but I recently discovered six benefits for telling white ...
Aug
01
2017
Most people can tell you that in order to survive, you must have food and water. However, there is a third component that is just as essential: sleep. And if you are in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction, getting adequate sleep is critical.During sleep, your body heals from any damage incurr...
Jul
25
2017
This is a question that so many loved ones of addicts ask each other. And it can be a very difficult question to answer. As the wife of an addict, this is what I have learned along the way:First, I needed to identify exactly what sympathy means and how it would affect both myself and my husband i...
Jul
18
2017
I have relapsed once since getting sober a little over a year ago, and I never, ever want to go through that again. All of the agonies of addiction replayed themselves along with the addition of a new album called guilt.Some say relapse is normal. Others say it is simply a sign that you are not r...
Jul
11
2017
My husband and I had smoked weed recreationally for years. When he died suddenly, that habit quickly morphed from entertainment to a coping mechanism to a full-fledged addiction.What I didn't know and couldn't see for a very long time is that addiction and poverty go hand in hand. The addiction a...
Jul
04
2017
It was totally unfair. I had never drank to access or abused any drugs, but I was paying for my husband's choice to do so. When he finally agreed to go to rehab, I thought my problems were over. I couldn't have been more wrong.After Ron had been there for 30 days, I was invited to the center to v...
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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
Great experience at the lighthouse. Helped me develop a strong foundation for my sobriety and looking forward to all the alumni events. Special shout out to Steph, Amanda, Nancy, Jose and Julie for making me feel really welcomed and at home. Thank you!!!