Addiction changes the way a person looks at the world, and treatment, properly rendered, does much the same thing. A life is completely altered due to drug and alcohol addiction, and successful rehabilitation entails rebuilding a person’s life. Humans are relational...
Recovery is both a journey and a destination. Throughout both your journey through and to recovery, choosing to incorporate positivity into your life is always recommended as it can provide you with significant benefits that ultimately aid your journey to permanent...
The end of the year brings many people together to celebrate a number of holidays. Halloween parties in October, Thanksgiving in November, and a number of holidays in December such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. This time of joyous festivities can also be an...
Sleep plays an integral role in health. A good night’s sleep empowers the body to recover and lets you wake up refreshed and ready to take on the day. Unfortunately, many people have sleep problems and don’t get the rest that they need. Insufficient sleep and poor...
San Diego is not only home to one of the most robust sobriety communities in all the world, it is also home to San Diego Sober Living. With over 50 miles of coastline, nearby mountains, a bustling downtown life and tons of tourist activities, San Diego is one of the...
Whether you entered a rehab treatment facility or you are working your sobriety through 12-step meetings, the first 90 days is difficult. This time is a crucial time in anyone's sobriety. For most, "coming to" in sobriety is an emotionally intensive and frightening...
For many in recovery from heroin, especially early recovery, they will be offered an opportunity to take drug such as suboxone, or methadone. These drugs can act as inhibitors to help avoid the physical pain that comes from heroin withdrawal. At its surface, this...
Deciding to get clean and sober can be difficult. For many people, there is the question of if there is an 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...
How To Find A Sponsor in AA For over 85 years now, 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) have been popular and influential tools used by millions to get sober. These programs, built on 12 biblical principles, have shown to be tremendously effective for even...