Recovery Month Events to Look Forward To in 2022 September is National Recovery Month, a month full of recognition for addiction and the recovery from substance use disorders. Each year we build up the recovery community, celebrate the accomplishments of those who have or are currently recovering, and share new information and knowledge about treatment […]
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Celebrating National Drug Court Month
May is National Drug Court Month Every May communities from all over the country come together to celebrate the success of Drug Court Programs. It is a time to celebrate the success of each participant in active recovery and honor the staff that works tirelessly to ensure the participants’ success in the program. What are […]
Stop the Stigmas in Substance Use Disorders
Stigmas in Substance Use Disorders Substance abuse disorder affects more than 11.5 million people each year. Many families and loved ones have someone in their lives that have suffered from addiction. Family Life Center shares the same message as the “Stop Judging. Start Healing.” campaign that was launched by The Alabama Department of Public Health […]
How to Make Your Recovery Stick
Recovering from addiction is not an easy or straightforward path. The path to recovery is unique for every individual, but there are lessons that can be learned from others who have reached and maintained their sobriety. We’re sharing the advice of one of our experienced counselors with you this month: Emily Couch is a member […]
Struggling with Addiction? FLC can Help
Family Life Center is an outpatient care facility that focuses on bringing the hope of health and wholeness to those whose lives have been devastated by the use of alcohol and other drugs. Family Life Center is a nonprofit treatment program for those with or at risk of drug and alcohol problems. We offer outpatient […]
Opioid Addiction Awareness & Prevention
The nation is seeing a rise in drug overdose deaths and Alabama is suffering greatly. Jefferson County saw a record high 25% increase in 2020 which mirrors national data. The CDC recorded the highest yearly number of fatal overdoses ever in the U.S. in May 2020. The United States is on its way to surpassing […]
