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Turn the Tide: Join the Free Tide Turners Anchor Program on James Island
We, in partnership with the Town of James Island, are proud to present Tide Turners: Anchor Program, a 12-week community wellness experience held at Pinckney Park in Charleston, SC.
Recovery Bowl Returns August 9, 2025
Football fans, mark your calendars! On Saturday, August 9, 2025, Buccaneer Field will roar to life...
Narcan Saves Lives—Let’s End the Stigma Before It Costs More
We need Narcan in our homes, schools, and workplaces. We need to understand that carrying Narcan doesn’t make you a user, it makes you prepared.
Don’t Let the Bad Days Win
Here’s the truth: bad days are part of the process—not the end of it.
Breathwork in Early Recovery
While breathing is an automatic function, conscious breathwork involves changing the rhythm and depth of your breath to influence your state of mind.
Welcome Abby Foster!
Please join us in warmly welcoming Abby Foster back to the WakeUp Carolina team and celebrating the second anniversary of the Healing Hearts Gathering—a true space of compassion, remembrance, and hope.
Support Local Event for Public Safety: Honoring Lives, Building Hope, and Ending Gun Violence
Wrap Around for Public Safety, a 3K Run and Walk at Park Circle in North Charleston, is more than a community event—it’s a powerful statement of unity, purpose, and hope.
Who’s in the Driver’s Seat? What Families Can—and Can’t—Control in a Loved One’s Recovery
We often talk to families who feel they’ve tried everything—rehabs, ultimatums, support, silence. And still, the road feels unpredictable, even dangerous. Let’s explore what it means to understand your place in the journey and how to reclaim control over your side of the street.
Trap Doors & Land Mines: A Guide for Families Navigating a Loved One’s Use
Let’s talk about the trap doors and land mines—those sneaky patterns and hidden emotional triggers that can quietly sabotage progress for your loved one and you.
Reclaiming Purpose: How ‘Serving Those Who Served’ is Helping Veterans Reconnect and Heal
Through peer-led support groups, open dialogue, and shared vulnerability, veterans at STWS begin to rebuild what they lost—not just identity, but camaraderie, confidence, and direction.
The Stress-Substance Use Connection: What You Need to Know
We understand the deep connection between stress and substance use, and are committed to helping individuals and families recognize the signs, understand the risks, and find healthy coping methods.
The Link Between Childhood Trauma and Substance Use: Understanding the Connection
By shedding light on the connection between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and substance use, we can better understand the paths to healing and recovery.
Navigating Sibling Relationships: A National Siblings Day Reflection
We recognize the deep and lasting impact that substance use can have on siblings and are dedicated to providing a space for healing through our monthly Siblings’ Support Group.
The Role of Nutrition and Wellness in Recovery: How to Fuel Your Body and Mind for Success
Recovery is about more than just breaking free from substance use—it’s about rebuilding a life rooted in health, balance, and well-being.
Dispelling Myths About Substance Use and Recovery
Every year, National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) offers an opportunity to educate, empower, and engage in meaningful conversations about substance use and recovery.
Spring Cleaning for the Mind and Soul: Letting Go of Guilt and Embracing Growth
As the days grow longer and the world blooms into spring, it’s the perfect time to refresh our homes, hearts, and minds.
Recovery is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
recovery isn’t about quick fixes or fast results. It’s a marathon, not a sprint; understanding this can make all the difference in how you approach the process. This mindset is crucial not only for individuals but also for families who are part of the journey.
Intellectual Pride: A Barrier to Wellness for Individuals and Families
Intellectual pride stems from an overreliance on one’s intellect, reasoning, or perceived knowledge. While confidence in one’s ability to solve problems can be beneficial in many aspects of life, it can be detrimental when it prevents individuals from acknowledging their limitations and seeking external support.
WakeUp Carolina Wrap: The Top 5 Blog Posts of 2024
Happy New Year! We’re counting down the blog posts that resonated most with our readers in 2024.
Supporting Loved Ones in Recovery During the Holidays
The holidays can be a time of love and celebration, but they can also present unique challenges for individuals in recovery and their families. With thoughtfulness and preparation, families can create an environment that supports their loved one’s recovery journey. This blog explores how to foster a recovery-friendly holiday, offer meaningful gifts, recognize triggers, and navigate conversations about recovery.
When The Holidays Look Different: Finding Empowerment in Change
We’re often reminded of what the holidays “are supposed” to be–all about family. But for some, those reminders feel like an insult, a stark contrast to personal reality. What if, for instance, you think that your family is the very thing that threatens your mental stability and teeters your emotional balancing act? If your family dynamic is more fraught than festive, it’s okay to recognize that your holidays don’t need to mirror anyone else’s.
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Health experts, recovery organizations fear ‘frightening’ rise in S.C. opioid overdoses
July 30, 2020
Wakeup Carolina officials have reported that requests for their services have tripled since March.
'WakeUp Carolina' receives increase in calls for treatment during pandemic
According to Mary Catherine Manning, a recovery coach at Creighton’s House, all-recovery meetings are now virtual.
Berkeley County holds first community Narcan distribution and training session
“A lot of people don’t know what Narcan is or what it’s used for,” said Nate Lyles.