Early sobriety can feel chaotic. Changing everything can leave a person overwhelmed and chaotic. Routines can provide an enormous amount of comfort and stability. When drinking and using drugs, you may have had a structured, mundane schedule and may have used...
The world's response to the Covid-19 pandemic has been difficult on everyone. Those wrestling with substance addiction have been impacted as much as anyone. If you are still struggling with addiction after the pandemic, or are trying to continue your recovery, let's...
How Can I Support It? April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a good time to reflect on our drinking patterns and the role that alcohol plays in our lives. Most adults in the United States who drink alcohol drink moderately and without complications. At the same time,...
We have all seen the movie 28 Days and the model for recovery has been promoted in the media as only taking 28 days. It seems like every week a famous person makes a mistake and decides to take control of their life by entering rehab for a 28 day stint. It was once...
The response to the Covid-19 virus is reaching its third year. That sentence alone stirs up some sort of emotion with most, if not all of us, at this point. Some have struggled with a substance use disorder (SUD). Some have suffered through an alcohol use disorder...
Vicodin is the brand name of a pain relief drug made up of hydrocodone and acetaminophen. Hydrocodone is an opioid narcotic that is synthesized from codeine. Codeine is derived from opium poppy seeds. Hydrocodone is used for moderate to severe pain. It has also been...
What is Dry January? Dry January, also called Janopause, Dryuary, and Drynuary, is an annual movement that encourages people to reduce their alcohol consumption or even become alcohol-free for the first month of the new year. Basically, it’s a New Year's resolution...
The start of a new year, a new week, or a new day is a chance to re-evaluate your life and your recovery. If you haven’t yet started on your journey to recovery, the start of a new year is a great motivator for a New Year, New You. However, if you have started your...
How To Stay Sober on New Year’s Eve New Year’s Eve is known to be one of the most celebrated holidays of the year. It is common for people to drink alcohol in excess while at a party, nightclub, or event on New Year's Eve. Even though it is a tradition to bring in the...