Five Realistic Resolutions for the New Year
January 1 brings with it the start of a new year and a time of change. Many people set forth to achieve a laundry list of goals they have set...
Keeping a Handle on Cravings
Cravings are a natural, albeit frustrating, part of addiction recovery. It takes time to retrain your brain and body to function effectively without drugs or alcohol. The good news is...
Holiday Gift Ideas to Support Recovery
Now that your loved one is in recovery, you may be wondering what gift you can give to support their new lifestyle. While they are the same person at heart,...
Preparing for the Holidays to Stay on Track with Recovery
The holidays often bring with them a lot of hustle and bustle as people rush around buying gifts, baking cookies, preparing meals, and attending parties and other events. This can...
Benefits of Journaling in Recovery
Have you ever thought about keeping a journal? If not, maybe it’s time you did. Journaling is more than just a hobby or a form of creative release. In a...
Discovering Your Own Rock Bottom and Rising Up
There is a lingering belief when it comes to addiction that individuals must hit “rock bottom” before they are willing to accept help and enter treatment. However, rock bottom means...
Having Halloween Fun Without Sacrificing Recovery
Halloween is just around the corner and kicks off the start of the holiday season. Holidays can be tough for those in recovery because they are often filled with parties,...
Sharing Your Story of Recovery
Every voice matters and every story counts when it comes to addiction recovery. You never know the impact that you may have on someone’s life. Listening to your struggles and...
Breaking Bonds and Making New Friends in Recovery
An important part of addiction recovery is surrounding yourself with people who are a positive influence and who are supportive of your new lifestyle. Hanging out with old friends who...
Keeping a Positive Attitude in Recovery
Recovery from addiction is an ongoing process and not something that happens overnight. As such, it’s important to keep a positive attitude so that you can keep pushing forward, making...