A big part of recovery is breaking the old habits that reinforced addiction and replacing them with healthy habits that support recovery. Some aspects of breaking these “bad habits” can be incredibly emotionally difficult, such as cutting ties with old friends that you drank or used with. Other habits can

This is part one of a twelve-part series wherein we will take a closer look at each of the twelve steps of recovery.  Step 1: We admitted that we were powerless over our addiction, and that our lives had become unmanageable. Some people arrive at a 12 step meeting knowing

  Each year as December slides into January, we begin making lists of all the things we want to change or “do better” in the New Year. Exercise more. Eat less. Stop smoking. Be nicer. All noble goals laid out with the best intentions, but so often left by the

The holidays are rife with triggers. For many, they are indicative of jovial social events and spending time with family. For others they can be a lonely and isolating time. But no matter what your personal circumstances, there is always the potential for unexpected feelings and emotions to arise. The

What does grief have to do with addiction? I would venture to say a lot more than most people think. Grief can be a huge relapse risk, especially when it goes unaddressed. At Fellowship Hall we have long recognized grief as an obstacle in the recovery process, which is the

As summer winds to a close, September ushers in National Recovery Month —  a time designed to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and celebrate the people who recover. Believe it or not, this celebration began 27 years ago! Yes, you read that correctly. We have

The disease of addiction has a far-reaching impact. From the acute effects on the alcoholic or addict and their family, to the rippling impact felt in the workplace, the community, and beyond. Though the effects can be devastating, there are ways that we as a collective community can support families

On January 18, 2013, Heather A. made the most difficult and important decision of her life; the decision to save her life. As December 2012 came to an end, Heather knew that she was on the brink. For the past 12 years she had used and abused her body, and

by Mike Yow, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer The Huffington Post published an interesting article on June 17, 2016, titled “Addiction Treatment Industry Worried Lax Ethics Could Spell Its Doom.” At the recent National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers  (NAATP) conference in FL, ethics was a topic of conversation

  Some might say that Dr. Jerry Davis is an institution. He served on the Fellowship Hall Board of Directors for 13 years before joining the medical staff in 2011. He’s in the office every week, and a fixture at Hall events. Sometimes it’s hard to believe that he hasn’t