Poem written by Stephanie H. – a recovering addict and alcoholic who went to Lakeview Health Systems (alcohol and drug rehab) to treat her addiction problem.

Drug Addiction and Alcoholism, both diseases of the brain which create devastation in the lives of the addict and alcoholic, have often been debated over as to which is easier to recover from. Some say that drug addiction is easier to recover from as alcohol is legal and more prevalent in today’s society, thus creating [...]

People who have had a dual diagnosis must learn to identify warning signs that may affect their recovery from drug addiction, alcoholism and accompanying psychiatric disorders. While many addicts and alcoholics pay close attention to not taking that first drink and drug, they often lose focus that a flare-up of psychiatric symptoms can leave them [...]

The other day at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting I met one of our former patients, Robert E.. He was 8 months sober, thanked me for speaking at the treatment facility one day and shared part of his story relating to his addiction and alcoholism and interaction with the call center. It was absolutely hysterical. He [...]