One of the many continued effects of the coronavirus pandemic is the perpetual shutdowns, quarantines, and social distancing protocols that now make up daily life. As a result, it is…
Trauma can affect many different people in several ways. The effects of traumatic events can even be felt by those who may not have been immediately involved in the traumatic…
An AA alternative that is growing in popularity is SMART Recovery. SMART takes a different approach to addiction and doesn't follow the 12-step program. It's a self-empowerment kind of support…
Codependency is very common in people who are suffering with drug or alcohol abuse. When someone we love struggles with addiction, it is difficult to have the wisdom to know…
This post was written by Tanji Wolfert, Chateau Recovery's Substance Use Disorder Counselor and our most recent SMART Recovery facilitator. She discusses the difference between SMART Recovery and AA. SMART…
Finding Strength with Group Therapy Group therapy is a valuable tool in the road to recovery over drug and alcohol addiction. Participating in group therapy during your recovery may seem…