Posts by Jason Simmons
The benefits of inpatient rehab over outpatient rehab
Inpatient rehab, also known as residential rehab, is a form of addiction treatment in which an individual stays overnight at a facility for a certain period of time. Outpatient rehab, on the other hand, allows an individual to continue living at home while receiving treatment on a regular basis. There are several benefits to inpatient…
Read MoreThe importance of individualized treatment in addiction recovery
Individualized treatment is essential in addiction recovery because every individual’s experience with addiction is unique. Factors such as substance abuse, duration of addiction, co-occurring mental health conditions, and personal circumstances all play a role in shaping the addiction and the recovery process. A one-size-fits-all approach to addiction treatment is unlikely to be effective. Instead, a…
Read MoreThe Importance of Financial Wellness in Recovery
During early recovery, we are urged to steadily repair the damage caused by our active substance use. The focus is usually placed on mending relationships, developing self-awareness, and creating a healthy lifestyle. There is less emphasis placed on restoring financial wellness in recovery, even though rebuilding financial stability typically ranks high on the to-do list…
Read MoreNational Recovery Month: Jeff’s StoryPart Three
Over the next few months, I made significant progress while attending outpatient treatment. Outpatient was probably the most influential part of my early recovery journey. It was during this time that I really began to see a possibility of becoming who I wanted to be. I really can’t put my finger on why, and he…
Read MoreNational Recovery Month: Jeff’s StoryPart Two
I realize that I’ve spent a good deal of time describing my life in active addiction. In order to fully understand how my life was transformed by Greenbriar and my commitment to recovery, I need to make it clear just how bad things got. Prior to my life in active addiction, I had never taken…
Read MoreNational Recovery Month 2022 – Jeff’s Story
Hi, my name is Jeff Stone and I am currently the office manager at Greenbriar Treatment Center-Wexford. I deeply enjoy my work helping individuals suffering from substance use disorders find freedom from active use. A big reason I am so dedicated to my work is because Greenbriar Treatment Center saved my life and helped me…
Read MoreOvercoming the Stigma of Substance Use Disorders
Thousands of lives are lost each year due to overdose and other medical complications stemming from untreated substance use disorders. For generations, substance use disorders have been shrouded in misconceptions that have kept countless people from seeking help. A strong stigma remains associated with substance abuse, resulting in feelings of personal shame for the afflicted…
Read MoreTips for Being a Recovery Ally
Substances use disorders, and those suffering from them, remain heavily stigmatized across the country.Individuals struggling with a substance use disorder may hesitate to seek help for fear of judgement.Many of those people will also find it difficult to open up to their loved ones because they don’t believeanyone will understand them. For most people in…
Read MoreSeptember is National Recovery Month
National Recovery Month is observed every September to celebrate the millions of lives transformed through recovery, recognize the providers and communities who make recovery possible, and to educate the public on evidence-based treatment and recovery practices1. Recovery Month was initially established in 1989 by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMSHA), but is now…
Read MoreInternational Overdose Awareness Day 2022
Established in 2001, International Overdose Awareness Day is a global campaign which looks to raise awareness surrounding overdose risk, commemorate those lost to overdose without stigma, and recognize the grief of those who have lost someone to overdose1. International Overdose Awareness Day is recognized on August 31st each year and is currently coordinated by the…
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