San Diego Sober Living believes firmly in the many benefits of attending 12-step meetings. There are so many reasons to go to recovery meetings, especially early in recovery. But why are they important? As addiction science continues to advance, many people wonder...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...