Owl's Nest
Recovery Blog

People often talk about the joys of motherhood. Raising children. Creating a family. Cherished memories. What’s not often talked about are the struggles of being a mother. Sleepless nights. Managing...

The experiences of military veterans differ from those of civilians in nearly every aspect. From their occupation, to their backgrounds, and their day-to-day lives. It is to be expected then, that...

The military is an insular organization. Historically known for “taking care of its own”, veterans usually depend on the VA for anything health related. However, as the prevalence of substance abuse...

Those that serve our country face unimaginable stressors and challenges as they defend this nation from enemies both foreign and domestic. These difficulties can occur both during their service and...

Often referred to as dual-diagnosis, co-occurring disorders are a challenging set of issues that involve a combination of substance abuse and mental health conditions. Because of the complexity of...

When it comes to substance abuse and mental health issues, our nation’s veterans are not immune. Often faced with unique challenges like combat-related trauma, PTSD, and the struggle to transition...

Returning home after a deployment can be a jarring experience for many veterans. Suffering from PTSD can create or exacerbate conditions that foster addiction. Unfortunately for many of our soldiers,

It’s an ironic twist that one of the key symptoms of addiction is denial. If your addicted mind is convincing you that you don’t have a problem, how can you see it? Veterans in particular can...

How do you know when “partying” becomes a problem? Is your drinking and drug use really “bad enough” to get help? It can be hard to know when you cross the line from drug and alcohol use into abuse...

It’s a sad irony that those who fight for our freedom so often find themselves shackled by physical and emotional pain after their service. Desperate to numb the pain, veterans often turn to drugs...