A sober lifestyle isn't monotonous-the opportunities for enjoyment are endless when our awareness is clear and our feelings are in check. Simply said,
Dating in Recovery
There is an unwritten rule against dating during addiction recovery. Recovery programs commonly recommend abstaining from dating the first year.
Helping Your Loved Ones Stay Sober In 2019
When a loved one announces that they plan to start the New Year sober, it can be an enormous relief. However, cutting back on drinking is just the
Celebrating New Holiday Traditions
According to a survey conducted by Yahoo, New Year's Eve and Christmas are the biggest drinking days of the year in the United States. For those in
How A Positive Lifestyle Change Can Help You Overcome A Relapse
Relapses and slips are part of recovery, and not necessarily a sign that what you're trying to do is not working. Still, the question of what to do
The Importance of Residential Programs In Treating Slips and Relapses
Slips and relapses happen. While on your road to recovery there will be many bumps along the road but it's important to remember that they are not a
Building Communities With Sober Living Homes
Sober Living Homes are group and community living as a part of treatment for substance use disorders. Research has found improved outcomes for those
The Role Of Stress Management In Relapse Prevention
A common cause of substance use disorder relapse is stress. Given that stress can play a leading role in the development of a substance use disorder,
Strengthen Families & Communities This National Recovery Month
Substance use disorder can be incredibly hard on those afflicted as well as their families, friends, coworkers and the impact can ebb out to the