Codependency is a behavioral condition that often co-occurs alongside addiction. It refers to a pattern of behavior in which an individual's psychological and emotional needs become dependent on the approval, validation, or substance use of another person, often...
How to Make Friends in Sobriety? There are many challenges that people in recovery face, one of which is making new friends in sobriety. Making not only friends, but positive friends, is absolutely crucial in early sobriety. Primarily because in order to stay...
Relapse is often thought of in terms of a singular occurrence. Often, it is assumed that relapse happens when someone in recovery randomly experiences a craving that leads to substance or alcohol use. Unfortunately, relapses are rarely this simple. A relapse will...
For those in early sobriety, free time can be both a blessing and a curse. Free time in early recovery can be a blessing because you now have an opportunity to do all the things you have been wanting to for sometime now. However, this same time can also be...
Do you sometimes feel like you are speaking, but whoever you are speaking to is not getting your message? Do you notice that people look off or seem to be distracted when you are talking? Maybe it goes over their head or they simply nod or mumble so it is painfully...
Choosing to get sober is a tough decision by itself. Many people wonder if there is not some easier, softer way. Few people want to admit that they have a problem that they cannot solve on their own. In our culture, admitting defeat can feel like a humiliation....
Addiction treatment is an important first step toward building a life free from addiciton. You learn coping skills, methods to avoid a relapse, and other important tools you can use to avoid slipping back into addictive behaviors. Treatment facilities provide the...
Well, it is the holiday season again. For most, holidays mean a time to connect, relax and partake of alcohol as a means to celebrate. However, for people living in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, staying sober during the holidays can sometimes feel...
When people struggling with a substance addiction first decide to get sober, there are general overall concerns by all who care. They might be asking am I substituting for my addiction? Even though they might be succeeding at remaining abstinent from substances, there...