Great Oaks Recovery Center Blog

The 12 step model for recovery is built upon the principle that addicts are best equipped to help other addicts navigate the challenges of sobriety. Your sponsor is someone who is willing to walk you through the steps and help you remain sober by providing a support...

When you think about possible treatments for drug and alcohol addiction, what comes to mind? More than likely, you’re thinking about the affected person working with a therapist. Individual counseling and group therapy are important components of many treatment...

In recovery, you’re often advised to take sobriety one day at a time. Since we can only live our life in this manner, at first glance this phrase seems obvious. For someone living with a chronic illness like addiction, however, it’s a sound strategy. A Day Is a...