Owl's Nest
Recovery Blog



Born into Addiction, Healed into Recovery: Daniel M.
“I was pretty much born to be an addict and alcoholic.”Like a lot of people who struggle with addiction, Daniel grew up in a family where substance abuse was the norm. His first drink was at 10 years...


A Life Beyond My Wildest Dreams: Lindsey H.
“I started smoking pot, drinking on the weekends. That’s what all my friends did.”


From Rock Bottom to Radiance: Devon W.
You never know where life is going to lead you. Sometimes you get thrown a curveball so wild that you hardly know what to do. For Devon, a 37 year old recovering addict, that pitch was a “bad...


Meet the Team: Executive Director of Operations Michael Cathcart
Here at The Owl's Nest, we know that quality addiction treatment isn’t just about the programs we offer—it’s the dedicated people who make recovery possible every day. Our staff recognition blog is...


Meet the Team: Human Resource Manager Bobbie Tharrington
Here at The Owl's Nest, we know that quality addiction treatment isn’t just about the programs we offer—it’s the dedicated people who make recovery possible every day. Our staff recognition blog is...


AA in Rehab: What’s the Same and What’s Different
If you’ve ever attended an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting or heard about 12-step recovery programs, you may be curious about how they work inside of rehab. Are the meetings the same? Does the program...


Alcohol Abuse Treatment vs. Sober Living: Understanding the Difference
If you’re trying to overcome alcohol addiction, you’ve probably done some preliminary research into treatment options. Maybe you’ve read a bit about the different levels of care. At first glance,...


Does Therapy Really Help? Explaining Why Rehab is the Most Effective Way to Quit Drinking
So, you’ve been thinking about quitting drinking. Maybe you've tried to cut back on your own, but somehow, it doesn’t seem to stick. Your life has become a cycle of hangovers, guilt, and broken...


How Do I Get My Loved One into Rehab? And Other Common Alcoholism Treatment Questions for Family Members
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve been losing sleep over someone you care about. Watching a loved one struggle with alcohol addiction can feel like being stuck on a roller coaster you never...