Real people sharing real stories about their experience with substance abuse and mental health.
During my twenty-five year career in substance abuse treatment, I’ve frequently heard family members (and clients) insist that "Alcohol isn't his/her/my problem - drugs are!" and "Alcoholism isn't his/her/my problem - addiction is!" as if the same principles of recovery from chemical dependency don't apply to any dysfunctional situation where alcohol either isn't present or isn't present enough to be identified as the primary drug-of-choice.
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Hurricane Milton We are happy to report that the storm has passed, and everyone here is safe and accounted for. Thankfully, we were not directly impacted by any major storm developments, and our team took all necessary precautions to ensure everyone’s safety and well-being. If you have any questions or concerns about storm-related procedures, please…
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By: Mike Murphy, Manager of Alumni Services As most of you already know, I am a Marine Corps Veteran. And one of the biggest blessings I have in life is to remain in contact with so many of the outstanding Men I served with. Not only for the support and memories, but for what we can…
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By: Lisa B., Transformations Alumni Coordinator The term FOMO “fear of missing out” has gained a lot of attention the last few years with the rise in social media usage but it is something that I experienced myself long before the term was coined in 2004 and even longer before Myspace hit the scene some…
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Alcoholism and alcohol abuse can have devastating effects, not just on the individual struggling with the addiction but also on their family members and loved ones. While many people voluntarily seek help, there are situations where addiction is so severe that someone refuses to go to rehab, and it becomes necessary to explore involuntary treatment…
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Alcohol addiction in adulthood is a complex issue influenced by various factors, including genetics, environment, and psychological triggers. Understanding who is most likely to develop an alcohol addiction can help in identifying early signs of problematic drinking patterns and reducing alcohol-related harms. This article explores the biological, psychological, and environmental factors that may influence who…
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By: Mike Murphy, Manager of Alumni Services If you’re reading this, there’s a pretty good chance you’re in recovery. You might not be, but the odds are pretty good. And if so, you are certainly no stranger to The 12 Step Fellowship. Whether it is done through AA/NA/CA or any of the other A’s. But, as…
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By: Keisha A., Transformations Alumni Hello, my name is Keisha A and I came through Transformations Treatment Center in April of 2013. I am a proud alumni with 11 years clean. My clean date is 4/15/13 thanks to God, NA, my friends and family. From 18-24 I tried getting clean. Multiple treatment centers, detoxes and…
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By: Lisa B., Transformations Alumni Coordinator It was suggested to me early in recovery that I should get involved with some volunteer work. My first thought was “why would I do that?” I was already extremely busy with my other commitments. I was doing IOP 3 times a week, hitting daily meetings, working, partaking in…
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By: Christian V., Transformations Alumni Hey Y’all, my name is Christian Vann and I am a proud alumni of Transformations Treatment Center. I grew up in a family of active Alcoholics and Addicts, so I learned at a young age to use drugs and alcohol as a solution to life. It was a poor solution,…
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