There are many different things that can make recovery challenging. One of the most complicated parts of recovery for many people is pain management. Because pain is often something that leads to addiction, it can be extremely difficult to find… Read More ›
Category: Sober
Balancing Your Recovery While Working Full Time
Addiction recovery is a life-long journey, and it is expected that an individual will be coping with its unique effects throughout their life. While one may have taken time off from work to attend a detox program or residential treatment… Read More ›
Coping With Cravings While Maintaining Long-Term Sobriety
Cravings are an unfortunate inevitability throughout the recovery process. They can be extremely intense in the early phases of recovery, such as during detox and residential care, but can persist throughout any stage of recovery. Those who have worked hard… Read More ›
Living Happily Through Recovery
Most of us strive to be happy throughout our lives – that’s all we want. Of course, there are many things that we might associate with happiness, including success, money, relationships, appearance, and more. You may have even spent lots… Read More ›
Redefining “Fun” in Recovery
When we start the recovery journey, we have to redefine what it means to have fun. Here are some tips. When we’re in active addiction mode, perhaps we’re not sure what “fun” really means to us. Early on in our… Read More ›
7 Reasons Why Sobriety is the Best Way to Live
We’ve all heard it – sober living can be great. For those of us who have already been down the path of addiction, most of our friends and family have said it. “You should just stop drinking so much –… Read More ›
How Do I Make Friends When I’m Sober?
Camaraderie at the bar or in the club is a peculiar breed of social networking. Under the influence of drugs and alcohol, inhibitions are down, pleasure chemicals are flowing and everyone is a new best friend. Plans are made,… Read More ›
5 Things You Want To Know About Recovery
Recovery is progressive: Alcoholism and drug addiction are progressive. Due to the way the disease of addiction takes over the brain and changes brain chemistry, there is always more drugs… Read More ›
5 Ways To Have The Best Sober Summer
Summer is here and your sobriety is fresh. Worst summer ever? Definitely not! Though your first summer in recovery can be awkward at times, it will be full of amazing memories and growth as you learn just how incredible living… Read More ›
