Okay, so… you got sober! You’ve transitioned from inpatient treatment to outpatient treatment and you’re ready to start getting back to your day-to-day life. This means more independence including the independence to go back ...

Appreciating the Little Things in Addiction Recovery  Because we are going through so many major changes in early recovery, it can be somewhat difficult to hone in and focus on being grateful for the ...

You always hear about the importance of staying busy during recovery and finding new healthy hobbies to help keep cravings at bay. But what about quiet time? Taking a few minutes each day to ...

Whatever your age and wherever you are in your recovery, hobbies can provide a healthy distraction and ensure your new sober life is a fulfilling life. One of the perks of getting sober is ...

Even if you’ve already heard this, it’s worth repeating: Self care isn’t selfish. In fact, it’s a matter of survival and essential for healing your mind, body and spirit during recovery. Not sure whereto start? ...

Codependency, also known as “relationship addiction,” is an emotional and behavioral condition that prevents individuals from having healthy, mutually satisfying relationships. It’s a relationship problem – but not with someone else, with yourself. People ...

Have you ever felt like someone else’s negativity was contagious? It’s not your imagination. One study found that teenagers who had negative friends noticed that their moods worsened over time, a process called “social ...

Substance abuse takes a serious toll on personal relationships. Some people may flat out ignore the people who are trying to help them or blame others for the reason they drink or use. This ...