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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Just like any major goal in life, if you want to achieve recovery, you’ve got to have a plan – a course of action. For instance, to grow a company, you have to have a business plan. To write a book or an article, you need to have an outline. And even to drive your […]
You might say that when you decide to get sober, you start a journey to a whole new life. You begin the process of becoming a whole new you. But on the one hand, you might be afraid of the unknown, which is natural with a big life change. However, the unknown brings experiences you’ve […]
There’s a reason why children whose parents gave them plenty of structure grow up to be psychologically healthy. The rules and guidelines of the family help the child develop and grow. The structure provides a sense of safety for the child. When a child feels safe, he or she is more able to explore, learn, […]
Drug treatment and sober living facilities are definitely not a one-size-fits-all. Everyone chooses to use for various reasons. While the addiction and the outcome may be similar to the next person, their reasons for using are different – and their journey and choices are different. There are many recovery alternatives for all different types of […]
