The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has presented challenges for all of us. People who misuse substances are particularly vulnerable right now. They are having to find new ways to stay connected to their networks of support while unable to visit with everyone personally. People are staying home, they are isolated and they do not have […]
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The Benefits of Spending the Holiday Season in Treatment
Spending the Holiday Season in Treatment? I will admit, spending the holiday season in a drug and alcohol treatment facility does not sound appealing. Spending this time away from your family is difficult during this time. Recovery is a process and your sobriety is a gift that takes time and sacrifice. Sometimes, this process can […]
Maintaining Sobriety Through the Holiday Season
Do What is Best For You and Your Loved Ones Welcome to the holiday season! The time of love, laughter, family get-togethers, parties, and seasonal activities every time you turn around. We look forward to the holiday season every year and we should. It can also be a very stressful time of year, especially for […]
Celebrating Success
Jackson County Family Wellness Court began in 2016 with the Honorable District Judge Don Word presiding over the accountability of families. Families who want a better life for their children and who are willing to do whatever it takes to ensure their children grow up in a drug-free home. Erica Kirkland Weeks, program coordinator and […]
Relapse Prevention: Know Your Triggers
Triggers and Warning Signs The key to relapse prevention is knowing your triggers and warning signs. Most people with Substance Use Disorder would agree: early addiction recovery can be full of challenges. It is important to know what may pose a threat to your personal recovery. Everyone who attempts to stop using substances runs into […]
Notice What’s Trending
In a world of social media it may seem like everyone is an open book. Their lives are on display through Facebook updates and Snapchat stories and everything always looks perfect! But that’s hardly the truth, right? Everyone’s lives go through periods of rest and periods of turmoil. Social media is a haven for presenting […]
