How to Help a Loved One Move on After Relapse
If your spouse, sibling, child, or parent is in recovery, you’re probably big support for them. So you will likely witness the ups and downs of their recovery. Relapse can be a difficult experience for both the recovering addict as well as the loved one supporting them. However, as a loved one concerned for your […]
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 […]
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. […]
Build and Maintain a Solid Support System to Stay Strong in Recovery
Today there are approximately 23 million adults in recovery from addiction in the United States. For anyone of these individuals, there could be something that goes awry in recovery. Perhaps their sponsor relapses or their family moves away or perhaps they go through a challenging heartbreak. These are situations that could threaten a person’s sobriety […]
What To Do For Fun When You’re Sober
Sometimes, something as simple as boredom can lead to alcohol or drug abuse. Not knowing what to do in your free time can lead individuals in recovery towards relapse whether they've been sober for a long time or only briefly. In fact, boredom is one of the leading triggers of substance use, along with loneliness [...]
The Incredible Support You Get When You Call For Addiction Help
Most people suffering from addiction are afraid to call for help. When they call for help, they must admit that something is wrong. They fear the judgment and stigma that comes with addiction. Also, they may fear legal consequences and the dramatic change in their life. They fear what's going to happen in their lives [...]
How Does AA Help?
Alcoholics Anonymous or AA is one of the largest support groups for recovering alcoholics across the country. No matter where you live, you can often find many meetings within easy distance. This faith-based program follows a 12-step principle that members work on in order. How does AA help those who attend its program and follow […]
Getting Sober Is Different for Introverts, Extroverts
Contrary to popular belief, getting sober is not a one-size-fits-all sort of deal. Think about it – you’ve got people from different backgrounds, different habits, different socioeconomic status, different personality, etc. Drug addiction does not only affect one type of person, but it can also latch on and affect anyone. So, what does all that […]
