Recovery is … … being honest with myself … being able to enjoy life without drinking or using drugs like I used to … living a life that contributes to society, to your family or to your betterment … being the kind of person that people can count on … about giving back … striving…
A word on Restoration for Professionals “PAIN IS INEVITABLE, BUT SUFFERING IS OPTIONAL” by John Lesko, JD, CAP Director of Professionals Programs, BoardPrep Recovery, Tampa FL People I know in recovery agree: true recovery— beyond simple abstinence— makes every aspect of life easier to manage, and ultimately, much more enjoyable. So, as an addiction provider,…
Private Rooms and Individualized Care A private bedroom in an upscale recovery residence sets a relaxing tone. Delicious meals remind residents they are loved. A safe and clean environment reinforces a sense of security. Residents cherish the empathy and sensitivity shown by our team. Perhaps already at one of the lowest points of their lives,…
No Shame, No Blame John Harden – “You’re as sick as the secrets you keep!” This wisdom is passed on in 12 step meetings across the country. The secret burdens of mental illness and addiction are often taken silently to the grave due stigma and shame. There can also be real stigma associated with receiving treatment. As if the…
What does it mean to be accredited under the Behavioral Health Standards of the Joint Commission? Accreditation as a BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ORGANIZATION by the Joint Commission is a higher standard with more rigor in the areas that matter most to treatment consumers and families. Hospital-based programs are exempt from the behavioral health standards and are often only…