Addiction & Recovery Articles
Bradford Health Services Rebrands Vertava Health Mississippi to Woodland Recovery CenterA New Chapter in Addiction Treatment in the Greater Memphis-area Bradford Health Services, a leading addiction treatment and recovery services provider, announced a new name for the former Vertava Health of Mississippi campus in Southaven: Woodland Rec … |
James Overcame a Family History of Alcoholism
The illness of chemical dependency is not genetic. However, having a family history of addiction or alcoholism does...
Overcome Resentment
Resentment comes from holding negative feelings, such as anger or displeasure, towards someone or something because of...
What is Chemical Dependency?
Chemical dependency is a primary disease in which a person becomes addicted to drugs or alcohol. People with...
Glenn Overcame Poor Coping Habits
Life isn't easy. Drugs or alcohol habits may seem like the easy solution. However, dealing with problems by dealing in...
Overcome Hoplessness and Helplessness
Hopelessness and helplessness often go hand in hand with chemical dependency. Those feelings can be what lead someone...
Elizabeth Overcame Shame
It is amazing how quickly substance abuse can overshadow our dreams and overtake our lives. People with...
Overcome Denial
It is very easy to minimize the severity of a substance abuse issue, and until an addict overcomes denial, the...
What are Early Stages of Alcoholism?
We can divide alcohol into three or four stages Pre-AlcoholismStage 1: Early AlcoholismStage 2: Middle AlcoholismStage...
Kyle Overcame his Denial of Mental Illness
"Get over it." "It's not that bad." "I'm fine." Phrases such as these are used to shrug off the seriousness of a...
How to Overcome Fear and Get the Help You Need
You realize that your drug and alcohol use is out of control. Perhaps your friends or family have confronted you about...
Emergency Responders and Law Enforcement
Emergency responders and law enforcement are continuously in traumatic circumstances. They are required to remain calm...
How to tell if Someone has Relapsed
Once a loved one has successfully completed treatment and is living in recovery, we often feel relief, jubilation, and...