Can Recovered Addicts Ever Go Back to Casual Use?
Is complete abstinence from all substances the only way to live life after addiction? Most of those in recovery ask that question at some point in their sobriety journey. It’s…
5 Biggest Benefits of Sobriety
Getting sober can feel like coming out of a deep fog. You start noticing things you ignored while under the influence. Emotions might start coming forth that you haven’t experienced…
How We Create a Relapse Prevention Plan
Addiction therapy aims to help a person stop using for good and manage the damage addiction creates. That’s why a relapse prevention plan is such a vital component of the…
What Does “Clean and Sober” Look Like?
You may have heard people say a person who has battled an addiction is “clean and sober.” What does that mean? It’s not descriptive of what it is like to…
5 Tips for Sobriety in Stressful Times
Stress creates a high risk for relapse in men and women with addiction. It impacts mental health, worsening underlying disorders but also just making life harder to manage. Stress and…
How Long Does It Take to Become Sober?
Sober living does not happen overnight. Those who want to break the chains of alcohol addiction should understand that getting sober takes time, focus, and professional help. While the detox…
How to Drink Less in Social Situations
Social drinking may seem normal to some people. You may be one of the many people around others who are drinking over dinner, in a conversation, or at that big…
Holiday Gifts for Someone in Recovery
In the past, you may have bought a bottle of wine or whiskey for a loved one who was known as a heavy drinker. However, those days are long gone,…
Maintaining Mental Health in Times of Stress
Today, more Americans are stressed-out than ever before. The current political climate, economic downturn, pandemic, and unstable job market has created uncertainty, causing more people to suffer from anxiety, depression,…
Sober Thanksgiving For Former Addicts: Yes, You Can!
For many families, bottles of wine are as much of a part of Thanksgiving as the turkey. When you’re in recovery, this can make a sober Thanksgiving challenging. The holidays…