Sobriety opens up doors for previously missed opportunities and allows a second chance to accomplish former and new goals. For many, this involves returning to or starting college. No matter your age,
Whether it’s your spouse or a different family member in recovery, addiction generally affects your entire family unit with a ripple effect. Side effects from the disease often involve broken trust,
A close relationship with an addict can mean that boundaries are crossed again and again. A person suffering from addiction can develop uncharacteristic behavior that leads to volatile and unhealthy r
When drugs and alcohol are removed from an addict’s life, gaps are left in former routines-- leaving room to switch up activities and restructure one’s schedule. This leads many to wonder what to
In early sobriety, addicts and alcoholics can find it surprising and often frustrating when they feel a sudden urge to use or drink that feels like it came out of nowhere. When an addiction becomes a
Choose the Right Sober LivingChoosing the right sober living can be a long process for those who are unsure of what to look for or how to start. Families opting for a sober living for their child, spo
Sober living is worth a million bucks. Fortunately, it’s far more affordable than that. The simple joys in life are often just that: simple. The earth under your feet, the air in your lungs, an
Addiction recovery is a huge achievement, and it can give you a whole new lease on life. Staying sober means working on your recovery, especially during the first year. There are things you can do to
Spirituality is the lifeblood of every NativeAmerican’s life, tying the disparate elements of the world together into aninterwoven fabric that connects the natural world to the world of the heavens.
One of the biggest myths surrounding rehab and treatment is that once someone gets sober, life will go straight back to normal. Does reaching initial sobriety mean that life becomes perfect? Not at al
The trickiest part of addiction sometimes has nothing to do with kicking the habit itself, and more to do with reframing your lifestyle to prevent unhealthy habits from crawling back into your world.
Recovery encompasses many elements. Aside from the physical withdrawals from substance use, there are many mental, emotional, and behavioral changes that accompany the transition to a sober lifestyle.
