When Saying “No” Is an Act of Love
Dealing with a friend or family member who struggles with drug or alcohol addiction can be extremely difficult. Your loved one may make excuses for... Read More
Packing for Residential Treatment: What to Bring and What to Leave at Home
Entering residential treatment for a substance use disorder provides you with a fresh start to the next chapter of your life. Packing for your stay... Read More
8 Ways to Take Care of Yourself While Loving Someone Who Struggles with Addiction
Loving someone who struggles with drug or alcohol addiction puts you on an emotional roller coaster. In any given day, you may be frustrated, hurt,... Read More
7 Tips to Help You Choose a Sponsor in Recovery
The 12 step model for recovery is built upon the principle that addicts are best equipped to help other addicts navigate the challenges of sobriety.... Read More
Coping with Insomnia in Recovery
A study in the Journal of Addiction Medicine found that people in the early stages of recovery suffer from insomnia at a rate that’s five... Read More
What Is a Blackout Period in Recovery?
If someone you care about has recently decided to seek addiction treatment, you may find yourself wondering what a blackout period means. Not to be... Read More
Returning to Treatment After Relapse
You have a community in addiction treatment. You know you are not alone in recovery. Well, the first thing to know about relapse is that... Read More
8 Tips for Dating Someone in Recovery
It’s natural to be a little apprehensive about dating someone in recovery, but it’s important to keep a healthy perspective on what your relationship will... Read More
Using Journaling to Promote Emotional Awareness in Recovery
Journal writing is a free, portable, and private way to develop a better understanding of your emotions as you build the foundation for lasting addiction... Read More
8 New Year’s Resolutions for People in Recovery
Setting New Year’s resolutions is more than just a fun tradition. If you take the time to create actionable goals for yourself, your New Year’s... Read More