Returning to school following addiction treatment can be jarring. Certainly, you are a different person than you were upon entering treatment but your peers might not understand this, and that can be intimidating. However, with the right support in place, returning to school doesn’t have to be such a scary...
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9 Facts About Addiction People Usually Get Wrong
There’s a lot of stigma and misunderstanding with substance use disorders, treatment and recovery. But you should never let social judgment stand in the way of getting your child the help he or she needs and deserves. Here are nine facts to know so you can be better prepared...
You Don’t Need New Years Resolutions In Recovery
Are New Year’s Resolutions Destined to Fail? Here Are Six Lessons to Make Change Stick Why are New Year’s resolutions so ingrained in our society? And why are they mostly doomed to fail? Every year the holidays roll around, and we hear an acquaintance humble-brag about their goals for...
Staying Sober through Service
Victor M. was only 13 years old when his troubles with alcohol began. He stole bottles of hard liquor from his neighbor’s garage, enjoying how alcohol made him feel. Soon, he was drinking every day and using drugs, too. Shortly after turning 21, he crashed a car during an...
7 tips for supporting loved ones in recovery
Chances are good that you know someone who’s recovering from substance use disorder (SUD) and could benefit from your support. Maybe they’re a close family member or friend, or maybe it’s someone you don’t know as well. According to a national survey in 2019, 20.4 million Americans had experienced a substance...
Five Essential Components of a Recovery Journey
Mental health recovery is a journey of healing and transformation that leads to improved health, wellness, and quality of life. The journey to full recovery takes time, but new discoveries and positive changes are encouraging things you can begin to look forward to early on. Check out these five...
Sober & Single: How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Recovery & Have Fun
Many treatment programs encourage people not to date in early recovery so they can focus on themselves, but when Valentine’s Day rolls around, it can make being single feel depressing instead of empowering. If you are just leaving residential treatment and are newly sober, you have likely found yourself single on...
Why the Holidays Are Hard for Recovery
The holiday season is meant to be a joyous occasion that brings family and friends together. But even in the midst of all the excitement, there are often moments of stress and anxiety. If you are recovering from alcohol addiction, this broad spectrum of holiday emotions can challenge even...
Lifestyle Changes in Recovery: Rebuilding Family Relationships
Addiction Hurt My Family. What Do I Do? In times of distress, family members typically band together to overcome hardships. Therefore, when addiction tries to abduct a loved one, it can take a village to keep them safe. This article discusses addiction, its effect on family members, and how...
Heading Home for the Holidays? Tips for Connecting with Family
Heading home for the holidays in early recovery, or hosting someone in early recovery this holiday season? These tips can help everyone enjoy the holidays together. The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year… Or are they? In early recovery, family relationships can be strained. The holidays,...