Recovery Month is about celebrating the strength, resilience, and unity of those who walk the road of healing. Guest Blog Post; Renee Baribeau, The Practical Shaman For me, one story stands out, a reminder that recovery doesn’t just happen in treatment rooms. It happens in community, when we come together in ways that inspire hope, […]
When I first started working in the field of addiction treatment, I was shocked by the number of relapses and deaths. I knew recovery was a hard road, but I wasn’t prepared for how fragile life could feel when addiction takes hold. Then it hit even closer to home. My 30-year-old nephew died of an […]
A DUI can turn your life upside down. Between court dates, DMV hearings, and the stress of explaining what happened to family, friends, or even your employer, it may feel impossible to keep up. Yet for many, this experience becomes a turning point, a chance to reorganize and build healthier habits while still meeting daily […]
For many people beginning their recovery journey, detox is the first, and often most intimidating, step. The idea of facing withdrawal symptoms alone can be overwhelming. That’s why medically supervised detox exists, to keep you safe, comfortable, and supported every step of the way. Why Detox Matters Without professional oversight, withdrawal can be both physically […]
Guest Post by Renee Baribeau, The Practical Shaman Healing never moves in a straight line. It zigzags. It doubles back. It pauses for long stretches. And sometimes, it takes you places you never expected to go. If you’re reading this and wondering when you’ll arrive, here’s a reminder: the path is the destination, and every […]