Recovery
Your recovery is a daily practice of new, healthy habits that ultimately help you to stay sober. Abstaining from drugs and alcohol is one part of the equation, but recovery doesn’t end there. In rec
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Recovery
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,
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Recovery
Recovery teaches us how to have loving and honest romantic relationships, but there are reasons for why newcomers in sobriety are advised not to begin dating right away. Many begin their path to sobri
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Recovery
The non-religious population has increased over the years, including those in recovery. According to <a href="http://www.pewforum.org/2012/10/09/nones-on-the-rise/" id="">Pew Research</a>, over 13 mil
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Recovery
Goal setting in addiction recovery can help individuals maintain their sobriety, yet sticking to goals can be harder than it seems. In fact, a study by the University of Scranton found that 92% of adults fail to meet their goals. For anyone in recovery, this shows just how important it is to set realistic and […]
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Recovery
Addiction is a war within ourselves—it’s a struggle for control and to manage our lives the way we know how to, which is with drugs and alcohol. Surrendering is a critical step to win this war. It
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Recovery
Staying clean after treatment is possible when you establish proactive strategies. However, you may still experience cravings after recovery, and people or places may trigger strong emotional response
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Recovery
Community is a cornerstone of recovery. And one effective way of building that community is through peer mentoring. Peer mentoring is when individuals of similar age, background, or experience level support and guide each other. It can include sharing experiences, knowledge, and advice. You become each other’s mental, emotional, and social support, which helps you […]
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Recovery
Many people who relapse don’t do so because they want to use again, but rather they don’t know how to live without substances. For young men, the leap from treatment to independence can feel like stepping off a cliff with bills to pay, jobs to find, emotions to manage, and an identity to rebuild. This […]
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