We believe the best way to treat addiction is to understand it. Which is why we continue to educate not just our patients, but their family, friends and community.
Why do we call it the “Road to Recovery”? I did some research online and found a paragraph that sums it up: The road to recovery is believed to be used in instances where one is trying to come back from an arduous experience. The road there denotes a journey.…
Depressants are drugs often prescribed for various needs, including for some forms of mental health disorders. Yet, they can be used illicitly, and when they are, you may develop depressant use disorder. This condition revolves around your need to use these drugs on a consistent basis. When that happens, you…
One of the hardest and most deserving gifts one can give themselves during their recovery is forgiveness. Regret can be one of the most overwhelming emotions when someone first becomes sober. Those first few weeks or months of sobriety are when one can finally process the gravity of their previous…
As cliché as it may sound, motivational quotes, inspiring quotes, and meaningful quotes can really do what they are meant to do – motivate, inspire, and provoke emotions. Here is a list of some of our favorite quotes about recovery that do just that. Every Day Is A Second Chance…
There are a number of mental health conditions that are categorized under the umbrella term of anxiety disorders. Generalized anxiety disorder or “GAD” is usually diagnosed between childhood and middle age. Yet, anyone at any age can be diagnosed with this disorder. GAD typically manifests itself as mild symptoms of…
Yesterday was the first official day of summer! Summertime is filled with lots of outdoor events including festivals, concerts, family gatherings, and barbeques. Most, if not all of these get togethers will unavoidably include alcohol. If this is your first sober summer, it doesn’t have to be any less fun…
Nicholasville, Kentucky is located less than 15 miles south of Kentucky’s capital, Lexington. It is part of Jessamine County. About 28,000 people call Nicholasville home making it the eleventh largest city in Kentucky. According the Jessamine Journal, in 2017, thirty Jessamine County residents died by overdose, making the rate 56.2…
If you are ready to take back control of your life from opiate addiction but are concerned about severe withdrawal symptoms, you may want to consider medication-assisted treatment for opiate addiction. Certain types of medications can help make you feel more comfortable during withdrawal so you can make it through…
The stress of our modern lifestyles can be overwhelming and lead some of us to self-medicate with drugs or alcohol. However, you do not have to let addiction take you over. Getting treatment from an addiction treatment center in Louisville can help you take back control of your life so…
