Appreciating Every Victory Along the Way Recovery milestones are an important part of the recovery journey. They can come in many forms, from days/months/years of sobriety, to completing a rehab program, or finding success in
As teenagers and young adults, it can seem like drinking alcohol is part of the growing-up process. Whether it’s grabbing a few beers with friends after school or pre-gaming before heading to a party on
Helpful Travel Ideas for Those in Recovery The summertime is a popular season for vacations. If you are in recovery, though, the idea of traveling can be daunting. How will you stay on track with your sobriety
What makes so many people think that relapse is the unavoidable, predictable outcome for every person with substance use disorder? Is it true that “relapse is part of recovery”? While it is true that the National Institute
Addiction is a disease in which a person loses control of their life, but that doesn’t mean that they are a lost cause beyond all hope. They may lack stability and feel discontent with anxiety
Are you wondering if it’s time to go to rehab, but not sure? There is no specific “aha” indicator that it’s the right time to go, but the good news is that by beginning to
One of the challenges of treating a dual diagnosis is that the addict must accept the reality that their struggles with mental health and substance use exist in conjunction with each other. But it’s not
Successfully completing a stint in drug rehab and reentering society as a newly sober person doesn’t mean your cured. In fact, being an addict is a lifelong struggle and it means you’ll never be cured
Knowing how to interact with a loved one who has succumbed to substance abuse can be challenging. It’s natural that you’d want to ease their suffering , but there are many “do’s and don’ts” when
At the end of the year, people in addiction recovery programs for drugs or alcohol often make New Year’s Resolutions regarding their recovery plan for the next year. But what most people don’t do is check on their current resolutions to see how
