How many times have you heard someone – or have you even – said the phrase “that’s crazy” in the context of a conversation? How many times have you watched a television show where mental illness was utilized as a plot device to make a character seem unlikable or “bad.” Now, think about how many...
Tag: <span>drugs and alcohol</span>
Post
How to Make the Most of Your Alcohol Addiction Treatment
You’ve probably heard, from more than one person, that drug and alcohol addiction treatment is not easy, and that you have to “do the work.” While this is true, there are a few things you can do to make your stay at The Discovery House the best that it can be. Here are some ways...
Post
‘Recovery Road’ Recap: The Art of the Deal
So much happened this week on Recovery Road and I am very excited to talk about the theme from episode two, which was really centered around the shame and stigma that is synonymous with the disease of addiction. Since so much happened, I’ve decided to break it down by scene so we can really get...