2020 has been a year full of uncertainty, which has caused many people to feel more anxiety than ever. One great thing that the recovery world has to offer is the ability to take out our spiritual toolkit and start using the resources that we have strategically placed inside for times just like these. A […]
Someone new in recovery may believe that they already know everything they need to. Accepting help from others may be a foreign concept that can be off-putting to a person who has lived on self-will in their addiction. Changing the mindset of an individual who has suffered under the influence can take some time and […]
The continuum of care that a person needs for their recovery could extend into a sober living home for a time. A sober living home is meant to be a transition from rehab back into real life. Once someone exits treatment, going right back to where they were drinking and using drugs can recreate the […]
12-Step programs have been deemed anonymous since 1935. Have you ever wondered why anonymity is such an essential aspect of recovery? People tend to be more open about their recovery, including telling people that they are a member of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA), or by sharing about it on social media. These […]
Once you get sober, there are many factors to balance for continuous sobriety. Aftercare must become a priority on your path to recovery, including the suggestions that come with working a program. With anything, practice is vital for progress, and this is undoubtedly true for using recovery tools for relapse prevention and attempting to demonstrate […]
Once you give up drugs and alcohol and start participating in your recovery, one could say that you are making a comeback. Bouncing back from the insidiousness of your addiction is not supposed to happen because the normal consequences are jail, institutions, and death. The fact that you were able to take a better route […]
On May 10, 1990, at the age of 26, Rob Lowe had finally hit the bottom he needed to kick drugs and alcohol for good. After reaching a pinnacle in his acting career and then going through a sex tape scandal, he had to make significant changes in his life to attain something even more […]
Part of staying sober is filling up your time with better activities that do not revolve around drinking alcohol or using drugs. Rather, spending your time with esteemable acts will give you an opportunity to learn how to distract yourself with things that will improve your confidence in your recovery. A beautiful and creative outlet […]
The only thing you have to change when you get sober is everything. For some, this may seem impossible, but you can take this opportunity and make the most of what can happen with a little bit of willingness. Transformation in sobriety is not always easy, although it will be rewarding if you give yourself […]
Detoxing from drugs and alcohol has to happen for the first stage of recovery to take place. Many people who hear the word “detox” automatically fear the process of withdrawal, so they try to avoid getting sober all together to prevent their skewed vision of what will take place. The belief is that an individual […]
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