In his Ted Talk from TEDGlobal London, Johann Hari makes the statement that, “the opposite of addiction is not sobriety, the opposite of addiction is connection.” This powerful statement is at once a message of hope to those suffering from addiction and an indictment of the way our culture has treated addicts for the last 100 years.
“The Opposite of Addiction is Connection” Read More »
In our last article in this series, we discussed strategies on how to effectively have the initial conversation leading toward an addict entering into treatment and how a family can detach with love from the addict in order to help both themselves and the addict.
Transitioning Into Recovery, A Family Perspective: Part II Read More »
Through our organization website last night I received a question that was so succinct and addressed such an important issue I wanted to take a few minutes today to reprint it here (editing out all personal details) and to address the issue publicly. Please find this below.
Who Can I Turn To? Read More »
Making the transition to a life in recovery is never easy. This is true whether the individual has been addicted to alcohol, opiates, heroin, or anything else. Often the transition is as big for the family as for the addict.
Transitioning Into Recovery, A Family Perspective: Part I Read More »
Last week I wrote an article in our blog that detailed the stages of the withdrawal process from alcohol. The response was so great to that piece that I thought I would add another similar article on the the stages of withdrawal from heroin.
The Stages of Heroin and Opiate Withdrawal Read More »
Yesterday I had the opportunity to observe the Recover Strong group in action. My duties to Granite Mountain are such that I can’t regularly attend the Recover Strong group so it is always special for me to have the opportunity to attend.
Observations on The Transformative Power of Recover Strong Read More »
I wanted to take a few minutes today and write to you about a trend that I have noticed during my short time working in the treatment industry. In my role with Granite Mountain I have the pleasure of speaking both to many of my peers at other treatment centers, as well as being the contact person for our organization for many of those seeking treatment and their families.
Quality of Amenity and Quality of Care Are Not Synonymous Read More »
We have received many questions lately through our website, social media, and intake line related to the process of alcohol detox. As a result I thought I would write an article laying out the detox process as it relates to alcohol use disorder.
What To Expect During The Alcohol Detox Process Read More »
Fourteen months ago today marked a new epoch in the history of Granite Mountain Behavioral Healthcare. At the time we were very near the bottom. As an organization we had lost our way.
Here We Grow Again Read More »
One of the most difficult aspects of dealing with any addiction is admitting or identifying when the addictive cycle has gotten a hold of an individual. This is especially true when the individual is a loved one. We all want the best for our loved ones, and hate to think of them as having a personal problem especially one they may not be able to solve on their own.
How to Identify Opioid Abuse and Addiction in Your Household Read More »
