by Tracey L. Kelley | Jan 30, 2026 | Addiction Treatment
Laughter is often treated like a bonus feature of life: nice when it happens, but not essential. In reality, it’s closer to a power source. It fuels our bodies, steadies our minds, and—especially during addiction recovery—can quietly become one of the most underrated...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Jan 26, 2026 | Addiction Treatment
Loving someone who has substance use disorder (SUD) or alcohol use disorder (AUD) is one of the hardest journeys you may ever walk. Of course, you want to help. Naturally, you want to protect them. You want to ease their pain. But sometimes what feels like love—doing...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Dec 19, 2025 | Addiction Treatment
For many people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) or substance use disorder (SUD), feeling on the verge of relapse—or experiencing the effects of one already—is frequently overshadowed by confusion, disappointment, and self-blame. You might be wondering what went wrong...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Dec 2, 2025 | Addiction Treatment
When someone realizes their relationship with alcohol or substances is becoming difficult to manage, the idea of seeking treatment is often overwhelming. Many people imagine residential rehab or medical detox as the first step, which is good, but not always necessary....
by Tracey L. Kelley | Nov 7, 2025 | Addiction Treatment
When a person you love enters addiction treatment, it might feel as though the world narrows to one urgent hope: that they’ll finally get better. You may replay old conversations, wondering if you could have done more, or rehearse what to say next time you see them....
by Tracey L. Kelley | Oct 3, 2025 | Addiction Treatment
For many people, alcohol or substance use begins casually, without the intention—or awareness—that it could lead to a deeper problem. The question of “Do I really need help?” is often difficult to answer. Denial, shame, and fear often cloud judgment, too, making it...
