Blogs

Real people sharing real stories about their experience with substance abuse and mental health.

The Insanity of a Family Disease

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.

Oatmeal Cream Pies

I am so excited to share one of my favorite dessert dishe Oatmeal Cream Pies! This dish is vegan and gluten free and you wouldn’t even know it. As always, feel free to send me a picture if you try this out yourself!

Working Towards a Better Future

By: Cameron C., Transformations alumnus My name is Cameron, I am 26 years old and I celebrated three years sober this month. I was a client at Transformations Treatment Center…

Holidays and the Gift of Recovery

By: Keith Berger, Coordinator of Family Integrated Services I’ve come to believe, through decades of personal and professional experience, that the diseases of alcoholism/addiction and other mental illnesses do not…

4 Ingredient Peppermint Chocolate Crunch Bars

We are heading into the holiday season and I am so excited to share one of my favorite dessert dishes! This dish is vegan and gluten free and you wouldn’t even know it.

One Day at a Time

By: Karen. B, Transformations alumna Hi, my name is Karen and I’m an alcoholic. My sobriety date is January 30, 2013. I remember my first drink of alcohol at the…

Michael’s Movie Pick – The Haunting of Hill House

This month, I am recommending you all watch The Haunting of Hill House. Directed by Mike Flanagan, this mini series is about a family who is forced to relive horrors of their pasts and face truths they may not want to face in order to halt the domino effect of tragedy that comes with their denial.

Quick and Easy Fall Sweet Potato Salad

We are heading into the holiday season and I am so excited to share one of my favorite side dishes! This side goes great with many main courses and can even be a new addition to your Thanksgiving dinner table!

Michael’s Movie Pick – “The Devil All The Time”

Happy October, guys! If you’ve been viewing these newsletters, you are already aware that sometimes I’m fit, and sometimes I’m lazy. I’ve learned in recovery that both are okay. This month, I chose a movie to tell you a bit about.

Pumpkin Pecan Coffee Cake

Its national dessert month and it is officially fall. I love to cook year round but this is baking season my friends. Give this delicious, fall treat a try and as always….feel free to send me any family recipes that you would like to see me cook in future newsletters!