There’s a reason why people who are in recovery from addiction say they take life one day at a time. That’s because addiction never really goes away—every day poses the… Read More
Signs and Symptoms That You Might Be in Relapse Mode
How Animals Can Help in Sobriety
“Animals are such agreeable friends—they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.” —George Eliot The unconditional love we get from animals, the simple and nonjudgmental acceptance, helps them create a… Read More
Spring Activities to Keep You Active
When you make the decision to be sober, you are making one of the healthiest choices for your body, mind and soul. Your success in sobriety, however, relies on you… Read More
How Group Therapy Can Help You Connect
If you are thinking about entering a recovery program for addiction rehabilitation treatment, you’ve probably heard the term “group therapy.” If you’re unfamiliar with what this is, it’s important to… Read More
Why Trauma Sticks With You and How You Can Cope With It
Trauma can be intense, a wallop to your soul whose impact ripples out to cause mental, physical and emotional repercussions. In the aftermath of a traumatic event, you may think… Read More
Alcohol Awareness Month
Alcohol is one of the most pervasive and destructive drugs currently on the market. You can buy it anywhere. Because many good people develop use disorders, there’s a need for… Read More
What to Do if You’re Having an Anxiety Attack in Public
You’re at a busy coffee shop just waiting for your latte and minding your own business. Suddenly, you’re gripped by an inexplicable feeling of dread. You start to feel nervous,… Read More
What Does Life Look Like After Recovery
Life after recovery is the definition of the term “fresh start.” A life of sobriety after addiction completely changes everything you knew before. There are countless differences—some small, some big…. Read More
How To Celebrate Sobriety and Its Milestones
Sobriety presents many challenges, but the rewards for pushing through them are incredibly rich. Creating a healthy life, renewing relationships with friends and family, becoming more in touch with… Read More
Self-Injury Awareness Day
Updated on 2/6/2023 March 1 represents Self-Injury Awareness Day (SIAD), an international awareness day that is dedicated to learning about behaviors like “cutting” and other intentional methods of self-injury. “Cutting” and… Read More
