Life After Rehab
Anyone in recovery will tell you that coming home from treatment is only the beginning. After rehab, this next chapter presents a rare opportunity to rebuild your life by your own design. As you decide how you want to live, it can be particularly helpful to incorporate certain practices and ideals into your daily routine […]
Forty Days of Sobriety
Updated on 3/10/2023 Taking time to focus on yourself, your addiction and your choice to give up an unhealthy habit is important for your long-term sobriety and health for the rest of your life. Learning what to expect in treatment and about the right program for you (residential treatment, outpatient treatment or beginning with a […]
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 […]
Sober Living: A Place of Safety and Comfort
Sober Living: A Place of Safety and Comfort Leaving the security of a treatment center can cause stress and anxiety. There are so many questions about what to expect once you are back in your familiar environment, from if you can maintain your sobriety or if you are ready to go home. Everything you learned […]
Social Distancing and Quarantine: Looking at the Bright Side
Social Distancing and Quarantine During Coronavirus: Looking at the Bright Side With everything going on in the world right now, it can be hard not to feel anxious and stressed out. Our normal daily routines have been turned upside down, our creature comforts are either gone or hard to come by, and it is nearly […]
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 Ask Family for Support During the Holidays
How to Ask Family for Support During the Holidays Holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, however, they can be just as stressful. Between spending money on presents, food, decor, and travel as well as getting together with family or friends you don’t see often, the holidays throw people off their regular routine […]
Tips for Traveling While in Recovery
Tips for Traveling While in Recovery When people travel for any reason, whether for business or personal, a lot of regular routines and boundaries tend to fall. The gym gets neglected, diets are put on hold, and unknowns are present. Whether you are newly sober or have been in recovery for a while, it is […]
Preparing for the Holidays While in Recovery
Preparing for the Holidays While in Recovery The holiday season is quickly approaching – and despite being billed the most wonderful time of year, it can also be the most stressful. That is why preparing for the holidays while in recovery is extremely important. Harvard Medical School cites main sources of holiday stress as “financial […]
I Keep Relapsing, Why?
Why Do I Keep Relapsing? You finally made the decision to get sober and receive treatment for your addiction. You went through your program, experienced detox and received all the tools you need to be able to live a long, happy healthy life in recovery. However, you find that you keep slipping up. Relapsing is […]