A List of Self-Care Tips to Use When You Need It
We all need time for self-care. Although it’s often the last thing on a person’s priority list, for someone who is working to make changes in their life, self-care is essential. When you give yourself time to read, take a hot bath, or go for a long walk, you support your emotional balance, physical health, […]
The Benefits of a Sober Living Home
When a person makes a decision to get sober, it would be great if sobriety showed up at the door immediately. It would be fantastic if you could snap your fingers and you were sober. However, that's just not the case. Just like it took some time to develop an addiction; it's going to take [...]
A Practice of Deep Breathing Will Strengthen Your Sobriety
One of the main reasons why people end up using drugs and alcohol on a regular basis is because it helps them cope with emotional, psychological, or physical pain. When the pain feels too overwhelming, a person can begin to feel anxious, tense, and stressed. And this, in turn, can drive a person to drink […]
Create a Sleep Hygiene for Living Sober, Happy and Healthy
Sleep is an incredibly important part of a person’s health. When you’re not sleeping well, you’re more vulnerable to being irritable, angry, and clumsy. Your relapse triggers are more easily going to get under your skin. You might get angry at the slightest amount of stress. And you might even become clumsy, hurting yourself or […]
The High Risk of Relapse and How To Prevent It
Once someone completes addiction treatment for drug or alcohol abuse, their journey to sobriety isn’t over. Individuals need to work to maintain their sobriety, which can be difficult. There is a high percentage of people in recovery who relapse. Close to 80% of recovering addicts experience a relapse. However, the causes of relapse are most […]
Simplify and Structure Your Day When You’re in Early Recovery
If you’re new to recovery, there are some very basic steps you can take to ensure your sobriety is a lasting one. It’s difficult for anyone to go from addiction to sobriety. Often, the vow to never drink or use drugs again is impractical without taking concrete steps to re-organize one’s life. As you may […]
Ways to Distract Yourself When Faced with Cravings
If you're a recovering alcoholic - whether you're early in your recovery or have many years of sobriety under your belt - cravings are likely going to be a part of your experience. Cravings aren't easy. In fact, for some, it may be hard to identify a craving, especially for those who are new to [...]
How to Support Your Spouse in Sobriety
Relationships and marriage can have their challenges. However, when you add addiction to the mix, marriages can experience a significant strain. Although your spouse might be sober now, a marriage can still feel burdened by recovery and the possibility of relapse. If you want to offer your spouse sober support in recovery, one of the […]
How To Find the Right Home for Sober Living
Not all sober living homes are alike. Because there can be such a variety, it’s important to know what your needs are when it comes to recovery and what a sober living home can offer you. This article will provide tips to help guide your search for a sober living home that’s right for you. […]
