Blog

Change happens slowly. It is often much slower than most of us care for, particularly in recovery. Just as the disease of chemical addiction doesn’t happen overnight, neither does recovery. There are actually 6 stages in the process. Stage 1: Pre-contemplation:  This is the time for most alcoholics and addicts

The words treatment, rehab, addiction, and addict pack a powerful punch – sometimes so powerful we feel as though they are taboo or should not be mentioned.   Whether we are the ones seeking treatment, or are family of a loved one needing treatment, the notion of sharing and discussing

Addiction to alcohol and other drugs is a disease that impacts both the substance user as well as their entire family network. When we think of recovery, it can be easy to feel that the process is only applicable or crucial for the suffering alcoholic or addict. However, a critical

Recovery is a fresh start through which people aim to find joy and purpose in everyday life without the need for substances. Without substances to turn to and help keep their mind off difficult times in life, people need something else to help ground them and keep them pushing forward,

“[Recovery] changed my life… it was the best thing I ever did. My big worry when I got sober was, ‘I’m not going to have fun anymore.’ Someone gets married and I’m not gonna have a drink? Guess what – I didn’t have any of that, and it’s been awesome.”

During treatment for substance use disorder (SUD), other issues beyond the main problem of addiction are identified in order to best help the patient succeed in achieving recovery. These issues take form in co-occurring disorders – defined as any mental health disorders that are present at the same time as

Avoiding Complacency   Whenever we accomplish something, we naturally feel excited and proud of ourselves. After leaving treatment, those in recovery are especially proud – they have just dedicated time and effort towards self-improvement and making lifestyle changes. However, recovery is not a “one and done” achievement – it is

When you’re in recovery, your old methods of relieving stress – having a drink or using a drug – can no longer be utilized. It’s time to build new, healthier habits that allow you to relax and enjoy yourself while also improving your lifestyle and setting yourself up for future

Fellowship Hall, a 96-bed private, not-for-profit specialty hospital offering abstinence-based alcohol and drug treatment based on the 12-Step Model of Recovery, located on a serene 120-acre country setting in Greensboro, NC, is currently seeking a Part-time Evening Front Desk Receptionist to work Monday-Friday, 4p-8p. Fellowship Hall has been established for

Many people have others in their lives that struggle with alcohol addiction – or struggle with addiction themselves. However, because of the stigma around addiction, help is often not received as those with addiction problems keep their struggles bottled up inside. They fear societal repercussions of admitting their problem and

Codependent No More Codependent is a word that is thrown around rather loosely, but what does it really mean to be codependent? By definition a codependent person is one who has let another person’s behavior affect him or her and who is obsessed with controlling that person’s behavior. As you

Referrals: It’s All About Trust It’s not uncommon in today’s medical field to go to your family practitioner for a problem only to leave with a referral to visit a specialist rather than solve the problem right then and there. Let’s consider the value of referrals, especially when it comes

Overcoming Denial: A Guide to Facing the Truth Denial is a powerful thing. It can make us believe whatever we choose to believe, even though the facts stating otherwise may be right in our faces. Denial is an extremely common defense mechanism that our brain produces to help us cope

Navigating the ‘New Normal’: Making Recovery Work During a Pandemic As we enter the third year of battling the COVID pandemic and having to readjust our lives, a lot of us may be starting (or continuing) to get agitated, stressed, and anxious. We may begin feeling like things will never

5 Ways to Fit Mindfulness into Your Daily Routine Mindfulness, as described by Jon Kabat-Zinn, means to pay attention in the present moment, on purpose, and without judgement. That’s it. What this means is that mindfulness is a broad category that includes all kinds of practices that can help you be