Lakeside-Milam Recovery Centers

As nature awakens this Easter, let it inspire us to grow and embrace our journeys. Wishing the Lakeside Milam family a peaceful Easter filled with moments of reflection and renewal. 🌱 🐰 ✨

Those approaching their first sobriety anniversary may have some questions about how and when to celebrate and the traditions associated with 12-step groups. https://lakesidemilam.com/blog/one-year-sober

For Sleep Awareness Month, we're thinking about how being tired can be a trigger in early recovery. At Lakeside Milam we have lights out by 10pm for a reason - it helps instill good sleep hygiene in our clients as they reintegrate self-care into their routines.

Happy facts. 🌞 😎 ☀️

Are you ready to become part of a legacy of life-saving treatment spanning over four decades? Join our team today! For more information or to apply, please email your resume to Monica at [email protected] or reach out by calling 425-979-2891. Start a rewarding career with us!

Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is an often-overlooked consequence of chronic alcohol abuse. This severe condition can lead to heart failure and increase your risk of a heart attack. https://lakesidemilam.com/blog/can-alcohol-cause-a-heart-attack

Random Acts of Kindness Week should inspire us all to engage in simple, spontaneous gestures of goodwill. The beauty of kindness is that it doesn’t have to be grandiose to be impactful. https://lakesidemilam.com/blog/random-acts-of-kindness-week

Deciding to stop drinking is a significant milestone if you struggle with alcohol dependence. At Lakeside-Milam Recovery Centers, we understand the challenges and complexities of maintaining a sober lifestyle. Here's a step-by-step guide to help. https://lakesidemilam.com/blog/how-to-stop-drinking

How to Stop Drinking | Get Sober in 2024 Deciding to stop drinking is a significant milestone if you struggle with alcohol dependence.

Drug-induced psychosis is a severe condition, but you can return to mental wellness with support, accountability, and symptom reduction. https://lakesidemilam.com/blog/drug-induced-psychosis-2

Nurturing your mental health is especially pertinent in winter, when many people in the Pacific Northwest grapple with seasonal depression. https://lakesidemilam.com/blog/mental-health-activities

At Lakeside-Milam Recovery Centers, we’ve witnessed the myriad benefits recovery brings to people who commit to making a change. When you get sober, you can enjoy better relationships, practice financial wellness, improve your self-awareness, and achieve new levels of health and happiness.
https://lakesidemilam.com/blog/benefits-of-sobriety

Thank you for being on this journey with us. Here's to the next 365!

While substance abuse’s detrimental effects on physical, mental, and emotional health are well-documented, the financial toll it takes is equally alarming.
https://lakesidemilam.com/blog/how-can-getting-sober-help-your-finances

Wishing a Merry Christmas to all, filled with hope, joy, and the magic of togetherness. We're grateful to our staff and clients for their role in our mission of saving lives, fostering recovery, and healing relationships. Here's to more years of bringing people together on holidays like Christmas. 🎄 🤲 ✨

By providing nonjudgmental support and understanding, a recovery sponsor can become an invaluable ally in your sobriety goals. But how do you find a sponsor who aligns well with your recovery journey?
https://lakesidemilam.com/blog/how-to-find-a-sponsor

Often, lifelong sobriety hinges on the critical, yet frequently overlooked, aspect of aftercare. At Lakeside-Milam Recovery Centers, we emphasize the importance of an aftercare plan, understanding this as a vital component of successful recovery.
https://lakesidemilam.com/blog/why-you-need-an-aftercare-plan

Recovery involves breaking old patterns and adopting new, healthier habits. This transformation takes time.
https://lakesidemilam.com/blog/putting-your-recovery-first

As the leaves turn and we gather to give thanks, we're reminded of the hope our community shares. Thank you for allowing us to nurture the seeds of recovery and resilience within each heart. Happy Thanksgiving!

Shorter days and chilly, rainy weather can lead to a form of situational depression known as seasonal affective disorder. Here’s a guide to beating the winter blues and boosting your mental health.
https://lakesidemilam.com/blog/winter-blues

At Lakeside-Milam Recovery Centers, we’ve witnessed this community’s unwavering warmth and inclusivity firsthand. Here, new members are always welcome with open arms, daily check-ins are routine, and the spirit of fellowship runs deep.
https://lakesidemilam.com/blog/seattle-freeze-making-friends

What Is the Seattle Freeze? | Navigating Social Challenges The term “Seattle Freeze” describes a perceived barrier to making new friends in the city. Stories of Seattle residents being insular abound.

Alcoholism is undoubtedly the nation’s most pressing public health issue, and its implications only seem to be intensifying. Sadly, while millions of Americans grapple with this disease every year, only a fraction of them actively pursue treatment.
https://lakesidemilam.com/blog/what-is-an-alcoholic

The challenges of guiding someone to seek help are numerous, but understanding the steps and recognizing your role can make the path clearer.
https://lakesidemilam.com/blog/how-to-get-someone-to-rehab

At Lakeside-Milam Recovery Centers, we proudly offer medication-assisted treatment to make our clients’ experiences more comfortable and sustainable.
https://lakesidemilam.com/blog/medication-assisted-treatment

We're hiring now for a Treatment Director, Nurses, Housekeepers, SUDPs, SUDPTs and Recovery Technicians. Swipe for details and benefits! >>

Today we’re observing World Mental Health Day by spreading awareness and understanding. Let’s use today as a steppingstone to create a world where mental health is discussed, understood, and prioritized.

Developmental trauma results from repeated adverse experiences during the formative years, often at the hands of close family members.
https://lakesidemilam.com/blog/developmental-trauma

Starting this month, major pharmacy chains like Walgreens, Rite Aid, and CVS offer an over-the-counter opioid overdose antidote called Narcan.
https://lakesidemilam.com/blog/over-the-counter-narcan

Let's celebrate National Recovery Month together as we recognize the dedication of our staff at Lakeside-Milam, who've helped countless individuals and families discover the power of recovery. Recovery is possible, recovery is serenity, recovery is where the magic happens, what is recovery to you? 🌟💙

Recovery goes beyond medical detoxification and attending therapy – it’s a lifelong commitment, a complete overhaul of your lifestyle, priorities, and relationships.
https://lakesidemilam.com/blog/recovery-month

National Su***de Prevention Week serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of understanding, compassion, and intervention. https://lakesidemilam.com/blog/suicidal-tendencies