Why Reaching Out Matters in Addiction Recovery
Updated on 12/05/23 Content reviewed by Anthony T. Triola December is traditionally associated with the holiday season. The holiday season is traditionally associated with good cheer, shopping, and family. It can also be a very lonely time. While advancements in technology have made it so you can connect over long distances with friends and family, sometimes […]
The Importance of a Sober Support Network
While many believe that recovery is a personal journey, that is not the whole truth. You cannot maintain your sobriety or expect to recover without the help and support of others along the way. This is why it is vital to develop a sober support network throughout your recovery journey. The development of a sober […]
Tips for Finding a New Circle of Friends While in Recovery from a Substance Use Disorder
Updated on 2/1/2023 Recovery is about rebuilding your life after a substance use disorder in a manner that supports your ongoing sobriety. Finding a healthy support group is essential to this process. Will the friends you currently have support your recovery efforts? Are these friends engaging in behaviors that may trigger you as you attempt […]
Having a Happy Holiday With Friends, Family and Sobriety
Having a Happy Holiday With Friends, Family and Sobriety Updated on 06/25/24 The holidays are soon approaching. This is a time of year where many reconnect with friends and family to celebrate the holiday season’s joys. This is often a time of year for gatherings, parties, dinners, in-office gift exchanges and meeting friends out for […]
Talking to Friends After Treatment
After completing addiction treatment, individuals may need to navigate various changes in their friendships. Setting boundaries is one of the most crucial steps when talking to friends after treatment. Communicate clearly that you are now sober and that they should not pressure you to use again. Ask them not to invite you to parties or […]
How to Talk to Your Friends About Heroin Addiction
Tips: Talk to Your Friends About Heroin Addiction Watching a loved one struggle with addiction can be one of the hardest things to experience. This can be especially true if it’s a friend since people suffering from addiction can be quick to cut people off. The stigma surrounding addiction makes it difficult for addiction sufferers […]
How to Get My Loved One Into Rehab
Do You Need to Get a Loved One Into Rehab? Watching a loved one struggle with addiction can be one of the most painful things in the world. Addiction can take hold and completely spin someone’s life upside down, often taking family and loved ones along with it. One of the biggest difficulties of addiction […]
What Support You Should Have After Treatment
What Support You Should Have After Treatment What Happens After Treatment? When you leave a treatment facility, you begin an entirely new chapter. For many people, recovery means making significant lifestyle changes to maintain sobriety. While this can be exciting, it can also feel overwhelming. With the right support system and structure in place, you […]
Drug Abuse Rates Soar in the Baby Boomer Population
Drug Abuse Rates Soar in the Baby Boomer Population If you are between the ages of 50-54, you have probably seen the number of your friends and acquaintances using illicit drugs double in the last few years. If you are ages 55-59, you have seen them triple. The problem used to be mostly alcohol, but […]
7 Subtle Signs That You’ve Got a Problem with Alcohol
7 Subtle Signs That You’ve Got a Problem with Alcohol April is Alcohol Awareness Month. As the month comes to a close, we want to remind our readers that there are signs, often discounted, that a person may have a drinking problem. Problem drinkers generally show several signs together and that is where their friends […]