Staging an Alcoholism or Addiction Intervention
by Erin Oden, ASW, Clinical Director The agonizing experience of having a loved one who is in active addiction is unmatched by most other lessons in lack of control. It…
by Erin Oden, ASW, Clinical Director The agonizing experience of having a loved one who is in active addiction is unmatched by most other lessons in lack of control. It…
by Keith Miller, CEO I wanted to take a moment to honor the staff at Advanced Recovery Solution (ARS). It is such a pleasure to work with people that are…
by Erin Oden, ASW, Clinical Director I recognize that many people early in their career path think about going into the field of addiction. Case management is a popular choice…
by Erin Oden, ASW, Clinical Director Types of Boundaries When I bring up the topic of boundaries with my patients, I am often met with the expectation that we will…
by Erin Oden, ASW, Clinical Director Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that is frequently used at ARS. While it was originally formulated as a treatment for…
A substance abuse disorder can seem complicated. Addiction effects every area of life, from family relationships to finances and physical health. A critical area of health that addiction effects are…
Recovering from any disorder that has to do with addiction or mental health takes time, guts, commitment and a willingness to change. If you’re in recovery, you’ve already completed one…
by Erin Oden, ASW, Clinical Director Sometimes asking for what we want or need is difficult, especially when we are faced with situations that elicit an emotional response. When we…
by Erin Oden, ASW, Clinical Director Throughout my life, I have spent many hours sitting across from people who have been amid personal struggle. What I have found is that…
When you’re new in recovery, one of the most important parts of staying clean and sober is showing up. Showing up may mean going to treatment (and staying) and going…