Dallas Recovery Center

01/02/2025

https://open.substack.com/pub/sobrietydoesntsuck/p/it-felt-like-being-highonly-better?r=2cftul&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

It was 5:30 on a Wednesday afternoon when the group of teenagers began filing into the room.

12/29/2024

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
I’m excited to announce the launch of my new Substack, Sobriety Doesn’t Suck!

This is a space where I’ll be sharing fresh perspectives on recovery, personal growth, and finding fulfillment in sobriety. Whether you're just starting out, looking to deepen your journey, or supporting someone else on their journey, there's something here for you.

✅ What you can expect:
• Practical tools and inspiration for a meaningful recovery journey.
• My personal experiences and insights from over three decades in the addiction recovery field.
• Tips for making sobriety a rewarding and transformational experience
• A refreshing new approach to how we view addiction and recovery—with a decidedly creative twist!

💡 My first post dives into why sobriety doesn’t have to suck—and how you can rediscover happiness, excitement, and spiritual fulfillment in recovery.

Check it out and subscribe for free!

🙌 I’d love for you to join me on this journey, and feel free to share this with anyone who might find it helpful. Let’s start a conversation and show that sobriety truly doesn’t suck!

Transforming sobriety into a journey of happiness, excitement, and spiritual fulfillment. Click to read "Sobriety Doesn't Suck!", by Jim Savage, a Substack publication. Launched 17 hours ago.

12/29/2024

https://open.substack.com/pub/sobrietydoesntsuck/p/sobriety-doesnt-suck-a-refreshing?r=2cftul&utm_medium=ios

Finding Happiness, Excitement, And Fulfillment In Recovery

12/21/2024

New video: Family Support In Addiction Treatment: Don't Let THIS Happen To You!

Some straight talk about one of the biggest problems with the current addiction treatment model—and it's hiding in plain sight!
My latest video offers practical advice for families on how to avoid falling into the trap of a failed treatment experience.

Watch now: LINK IN COMMENTS BELOW

12/15/2024

Check out my new blog post to learn how much treatment outcomes can be improved by helping families learn how to support treatment efforts.

The problem is, treatment programs struggle to provide enough time dedicated to making sure the families have the necessary resources to know their role in providing treatment accountability.

Gaps between the client, the family and treatment team are where important things fall through the cracks that lead to poor treatment outcomes.

This article gives families practical strategies for bridging those gaps and giving your loved one the best chance for successful recovery.

READ NOW (LINK IN COMMENTS BELOW)

12/12/2024

Join me tomorrow for the Webinar Replay Premiere of 5 Steps to Family Recovery: From Codependency To Peace Of Mind!

📅 12/13 | ⏰ 1 PM ET
I'll be live in the chat answering your questions.
👉 https://youtu.be/se8utkh3Sa8?si=C1t33V_2St5JD3gM
Set your reminder now!"

Join me live for the Premiere of this powerful webinar replay! I’ll be in the chat to answer your questions.

12/02/2024

🌟 Free Guide for Families: 5 Steps To Family Recovery 🌟

"I feel like we're constantly walking on eggshells."
"I'm always terrified of what's going to happen next."
"I get accused of being too controlling."

Families impacted by addiction often feel trapped in cycles of fear, frustration, and helplessness.

This free guide, From Codependency to Peace of Mind: 5 Steps to Family Recovery, offers practical strategies to:

✅ break free from unhealthy dynamics
✅ set boundaries without guilt
✅ build a recovery framework that works the entire family.

Download now and take the first step toward lasting peace of mind. LINK IN COMMENTS BELOW

12/02/2024

🚨 “I feel like we’re constantly walking on eggshells.”
💔 “I’m terrified of what’s going to happen next.”
😔 “She says I’m being too controlling.”

If these thoughts sound familiar, you’re not alone. Families impacted by addiction often feel stuck in a cycle of fear, frustration, and helplessness. But there’s a way to break free.

✨ Download “5 Steps to Family Recovery: From Codependency to Peace of Mind” and learn how to:
✅ Understand codependency and its impact on your family.
✅ Set healthy boundaries without guilt.
✅ Create a recovery framework that works for everyone—not just your loved one.

📥 Click the link to download your FREE guide and start the journey toward peace and healing today.

Your family’s recovery starts here. 💙

Free guide for families facing a substance use issue with a loved one

11/03/2024

"In recent years, there’s been a rising trend to view addiction as a symptom of trauma, and while there is an undeniable connection between the two, this view requires clarification."

My latest blog post tackles an important topic I feel needs to be addressed. I may get some flak, but I'm speaking from direct observation and experience with clients.

An important discussion on the risks of conflating trauma therapy with substance use disorder treatment

10/01/2024

"When addressing substance use, a young person is going to be more motivated to change when it's their idea." — Jim Savage, LCDC

Prevent! is an individualized evaluation program that provides the most effective approach to addressing early stage substance use with teens and young adults.

Intensive substance use evaluation program for teens and young adults

10/01/2024

https://www.jimsavage.net/PREVENT

Intensive substance use evaluation program for teens and young adults

07/23/2024

FREE WEBINAR: For families impacted by addiction.
Wednesday, August 7, 2pm ET/1pm CT

"I really need help setting boundaries!" When addiction occurs in a family, the entire system is impacted. Without realizing it, attitudes and behaviors develop that unwittingly prolong the problem and prevent effective intervention from occurring. Learning to recognize the imbalance that has occurr...