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...
There are recovery programs that rely on certain relationships to help people recover. One of those is the 12 step program known as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). AA does not require members to have a sponsor to attend meetings or be a part of the fellowship. Sponsorship...
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....
Ok, so you successfully completed a residential treatment recovery program. You feel great about this accomplishment but utterly frightened at what to do next. If the treatment center didn't set you up with a sober living to move into to help your next transition in...
If you’ve recently embarked on a journey of sobriety, or you just sometimes get a little anxious around holiday times, we can help you know how to stay sober over the holiday. It is normal to feel nervous or pressured when around substances, but it is important to...
Ok, so you relapsed. Many times this is considered the worst case scenario. Maybe you’re scared and immersed in uncertainty, and pain. This is normal. In some ways, it’s easy to think you’ve failed, but it’s vital to your well-being to push that thought away. Here are...
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...