As somber as it may sound, there is a direct connection between homelessness and alcoholism and drug abuse. Facts show that homeless people often appeal to substance abuse to help them cope with their problems and situation. It’s a vicious circle that one can’t break without help. Abuse and addiction are real issues that require
Windward Way Recovery is only as good as it’s staff. In order to get closer to the people you or your loved ones could potentially be spending a great deal of time with, we’re putting the spotlight on our team to show their passions in recovery and discover their personalities. Corey Russell is a key
New Year’s is traditionally a night when champagne is consumed like water and party-goers are encouraged to let loose while ushering in the new year. For some, it is a favorite holiday. For those who are recovering addicts or who are on their own path to sobriety, it is a holiday they would love to
The more that is understood about addiction and the process of recovery, the more great books get published. It can be hard to navigate your way through which books are most reliable, or best suit your particular situation. Whether you are going through the recovery process or standing by a family member or loved one
The path of sobriety can be a long, arduous journey filled with second guesses, sleepless nights, and unexpected life changes. It is likely that there will not be a day that goes by that you are not grateful for your achievement. Though if you find yourself new to the sober world, or are on your
The holidays are a time to be spent with friends and family, eating too much, and being thankful for what you have in life. It is a favorite time of year for many, but with the excitement comes the difficulty of staying sober. Odds are, many people will spend their holidays toasting with champagne or
Thanksgiving is a day we associate with being with family, eating delicious food, and being thankful. Rarely do we think of Thanksgiving as a time to help those in recovery avoid relapse. Your assistance to a loved one in recovery is an incredibly important part of their process in getting healthy. With just a simple
Windward Way Recovery is only as good as it’s staff and in an effort to highlight their individual efforts, we interviewed a few of our all star cast of employees in this version of Employee Heartbeat. This interview with John Ryan Bennett illustrates his passions and background in his own words. First we asked Ryan what
