Recovery month is a time to celebrate your progress and educate others on the impact of addiction. Sometimes, it’s difficult to find sober activities to participate in, especially during recovery month. After all, you have worked hard to get where… Read More ›
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Can I Successfully Manage Pain and Stay Sober?
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 ›
Preparing for a Sober Holiday
December brings plenty of opportunity for festivities, with the myriad of holidays leading up to the New Year all birthing traditions and gatherings with friends and family. Taking time to enjoy events throughout the season is a great opportunity to… Read More ›
What Not to Say to Someone in Recovery
It is quite common for loved ones to feel the need to provide support during the recovery process. While many inquiries and remarks are helpful, others might harm the rehabilitation process. Although you are concerned for that person, you should… Read More ›
Preparing for Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
When it comes to getting clean, most are well-acquainted with the idea that there is a necessary detox phase that must happen to get the remaining drugs out of your system. Many do not realize that detox is a two-step… Read More ›
Rethinking Cigarette Smoking and Substance Abuse
We now recognize that cigarette smoking is not the harmless pastime that it was once touted to be. In the world of addiction recovery, it is even more important to keep a close eye on the use of nicotine and… Read More ›
Avoiding Cravings at Social Events
With concerts, festivals, and other gatherings now being scheduled again, the challenge of navigating social events without drinking or using them once again arises. These situations often feel triggering, especially for individuals in early recovery. For some, this may be… Read More ›
3 Parts of the Recovery Program
It is said that there are three parts to the recovery program. That is the recovery part, service aspect, and the unity portion of the program. These three parts of the program are what is said to be the “recipe”… Read More ›
Tips to Stay Sober During the Holidays
With the holidays coming up, it can be easy to feel nervous about the urge to abuse alcohol or drugs. Whether potential usage is with family or friends, or whether we may feel lonely during the holidays, the urge is… Read More ›
3 Important Tips For Addiction Recovery
Recovery requires inspiration. If you are ready to face your addiction and get sober, be inspired by these three important tips and words of encouragement. Don’t Give Up Some days are going to be harder than others. Doubt is going… Read More ›