Addiction Recovery Story Linda C Profile New Orleans Recovery Advocate

From Pain to Purpose: Linda’s Recovery Story

Her stylish clothes and warm smile may catch your attention, but it’s Linda’s vibrant energy and genuine compassion that truly leave a lasting impression. But behind her radiant presence lies a recovery story of resilience, redemption, and an unwavering commitment to helping others find their way out of the darkness of addiction.

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Staying Sober This Holiday Season: 10 Tips to Keep Your Recovery on Track

Staying Sober This Holiday Season The holiday season is often described as the most wonderful time of the year, filled with celebrations, family gatherings, and cherished traditions. However, this time of year can also present unique challenges for people in recovery. From the presence of alcohol at social events to the emotional weight of family…

Vic, a veteran, shares his story of recovery from addiction

No One Recovers Alone: Vic’s Journey from Rock Bottom to Redemption

Vic’s Recovery Story Vic’s story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, especially when hope seems lost. After serving in the military, Vic found himself caught in a decades-long battle with addiction, fueled by a painful past and a relentless drive to escape his reality. For 45 years, drugs and alcohol controlled…

Travis's Story of Recovery from Addiction - Veterans Rehab Program in New Orleans

Finding My True Self: Travis’s Journey from Addiction to Authenticity

Travis’s Recovery Story For Travis, a military veteran, life after service was anything but peaceful. What started as casual substance use during his teenage years slowly spiraled into a cycle of isolation and self-destruction. By the time he left the military, Travis had found himself trapped in a world where alcohol and drugs were no…

Chet's Recovery Story at Longbranch Recovery

From Chaos to a Life Worth Living: Chet’s Recovery Story

When Chet reflects on what his life was like in active addiction, one word resonates deeply with him: hopelessness. “I had reached a point where I thought there was no hope for me to ever change my life or to be able to find sobriety,” Chet shares. “I had resigned myself to the fact that…

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Signs of PTSD and Addiction in Veterans

The transition back to civilian life presents unique challenges for military veterans. The experience can be disorienting, and it may be difficult to reconnect with loved ones and feel a sense of belonging. The emotional and psychological impact of military service, particularly combat exposure, can significantly increase the risk of developing mental health conditions such…

Intimate Relationship and addiction recovery

How to Talk to Someone About Their Addiction

When approached with care and compassion, speaking with someone about their drug or alcohol abuse can be the first step toward healing and recovery. The choice of words and tone, and the resources and way forward offered can make all the difference.

From Hidden Addiction to Hope: Jenny’s Recovery Story

From Hidden Addiction to Hope: Jenny’s Recovery Story

“My name is Jenny Pierson. After 14 years of active addiction, I got sober at Longbranch.” Meet Jenny Pearson. From the outside, she seemed to have it all together— she was a thriving stay-at-home mother with a happy family, and a picture-perfect life. But behind closed doors, Jenny was battling a hidden and escalating addiction….

Can Intimate Relationships Ruin the Recovery Process?

Can Intimate Relationships Ruin the Recovery Process?

Entering addiction recovery can feel like stepping onto a foreign planet. There are new people to meet, new rules to follow, and new emotions to experience. Imagine being in a place where you’re expected to change your entire life without knowing a single person in the room. For those of us who are starting treatment,…

Tips to Help Stop Intrusive Thoughts

Tips to Help Stop Intrusive Thoughts

Every day, we are at risk of experiencing intrusive thoughts. With thousands of thoughts per day, sometimes we don’t even realize they are there. The intrusive thoughts are the ones that are disturbing enough, we focus our attention to them. Our everyday life concerns make up 67% of our thoughts. We experience 18% of thoughts…

6 realistic films about addiction

6 realistic films about addiction

Realistic films about addiction Movies can sometimes reflect aspects of our real life on the big screen. When a film achieves a sense of realism, the audience can feel understood or inspired. Although an estimated 20 million people in the United States are struggling with substance use disorder (SUD), making realistic films about addiction can…

Here’s how to tell your friends and family that you are going to rehab

Here’s how to tell your friends and family that you are going to rehab

Tell your friends and family that you are going to rehab Deciding to seek help with an addiction is not an easy task. The first steps on the road to recovery can be intimidating and overwhelming. Accepting that you need help is certainly one of the hardest parts of the treatment journey, but it is…

Creating boundaries with a loved one who has an addiction

Creating boundaries with a loved one who has an addiction

Healthy boundaries are an essential aspect of any relationship. When a person becomes addicted in this relationship, boundaries become critical. Borders are a way of protecting ourselves and maintaining relationships. They let other people know what we accept and what not in our life. When a person struggles with an addiction, they often burden others…

Manage expectations in early recovery

Manage expectations in early recovery

When it comes to the recovery process from addiction, several unrealistic expectations can arise early on. People in early recovery often go through the “honeymoon phase” where everything seems great and life will always be incredible now, and so on. This phase usually occurs after the “existential crisis” phase of withdrawal where everything seems terrible…

How to support a loved one in rehab

How to support a loved one in rehab

Going to rehab for an addiction is not an easy process. It can be an emotional roller coaster ride. While it is certainly something that can be very rewarding, it can also be something that can be very challenging. For this reason, it is always beneficial to have a support system at home to help…