Sober Date Ideas
Research suggests that millennials are cutting down their alcohol consumption. Instead, they’re opting to participate in wellness events. They recognize that alcohol ages the body and decreases longevity. Clearly, sobriety is not just a lifestyle choice for those in recovery. Some people choose to be teetotalers or reduce their intake for health reasons. Others opt […]
Video – Rebuilding Trust with Family and Friends in Recovery
Substance abuse often takes a toll on family and other relationships. For those attempting to sustain long term recovery after addiction, rebuilding trust can be a huge challenge. Alyssa Horton (Aftercare) and Toby Lineaweaver (Senior Clinician) lead the discussion.
Video – The Changing Age of Addiction & Developmental Considerations
If you’ve worked in addiction treatment for any length of time, you’ll recognize that our average client has changed recently. Older alcoholics who’ve often lived through significant life experiences both prior to and during addiction are being replaced by younger opioid addicts with drastically different backgrounds. The implications of this change are important to consider. […]
Video – Getting Back to Work in Recovery
For those in recovery, especially immediately after completing an addiction treatment program, getting back to work can be intimidating. A full-time career can also make recovery more challenging. Toby Lineaweaver (MA, LMHC, Senior Clinician and Community Liaison) and Jennifer Rego (CADC, Case Management Supervisor) discuss.
Video – Motivational Interviewing
Our Clinical director discusses Motivational Interviewing, and how that’s utilized in an addiction treatment setting.
Video – Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) & Factors in Choosing Medications
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) has become more popular and prevalent in treatment, as the opioid crisis takes more and more lives. Yet, it is still controversial. What medications are utilized in MAT? What do they do? And which medication is most appropriate? Toby Lineaweaver (MA, LMHC, Senior Clinician and Community Liaison) provides this brief discussion.
Video – Seeking Addiction Treatment for a Loved One & Supporting a Loved One in Treatment
Testamilies and friends often find it difficult to get their loved ones into addiction treatment. It can also be difficult to navigate the complex addiction treatment industry. And once a loved one is finally getting treatment for addiction, the road to recovery for both the addict and friends and family members has only just begun. […]
Video – An Algorithmic Guide for Ongoing Self-Assessment
Treating trauma and addiction as co occurring disorders is challenging. This self-assessment ‘algorithm’ can help clients recognize behaviors as reactive (if they are still controlled by their addiction/trauma) or responsive (if they are thinking behavior through as part of long-term recovery). Toby Lineaweaver (MA, LMHC) presents the topic. Visit this link for a companion piece […]
Video – Following Doctor’s Orders
Addiction recovery is easier when patients take a more serious approach, following their ‘doctor’s orders.’ Toby Lineaweaver (LMHC) and Alyssa Horton (NCRC-II) discuss. Visit this link for a companion piece to the video.
Smoking at Addiction Treatment Centers
Does Your Center Allow Smoking? This is a frequently asked question by both professionals and potential drug and alcohol addiction rehab center clients. According to the 2016 National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services, nearly ⅔ of addiction treatment centers allow smoking on campus. At some of these facilities, smoking becomes a part of the center’s […]
