Is Sober Life Always Hard?
When you first leave treatment, life usually seems pretty sunshiney. You’re probably feeling better than you have in a while, your system is free of drugs or alcohol, and you’re filled with determination, to move [...]
Why are Fun Hobbies so Important to Recovery?
One of the best things you can do for yourself in recovery is to find things to do that you enjoy that keep you busy. Whether it’s reading, gardening, golfing, fishing, or any other leisurely [...]
Why Finding an Outlet is Important for Staying Sober
One of the most common themes you’ll hear about in treatment for drug or alcohol addiction is the importance of finding an outlet. This could be anything from painting to yoga to running marathons or [...]
What Are the Benefits of Fitness During Treatment?
There’s no shortage or reasons why fitness is always a good thing to keep on your mind. A healthy weight, your overall health and how you feel about yourself are all some of the most [...]
When to Get Help for a Heroin Addiction
Heroin is one of the most destructive drugs in existence, and it’s truly no surprise that it’s one of the most commonly used drugs as well. Heroin has a reputation for being a one hit [...]
What to do When Family Holds Grudges
Our family, while they normally support us and love us unconditionally, can be as equally toxic as any negative friend or former friend. When a person struggles with drug and alcohol addiction, it’s unfortunately very [...]
How to Stay Positive When You’re Newly Sober
The first few days when you leave treatment for addiction to drugs or alcohol can be an incredibly uplifting experience, but many people find that those days fade into weeks or even months of anxiety, [...]
How Can I Stop Being Overly Self-Critical?
It’s extremely common for human beings to go from being their own biggest fan to being their biggest critic who focuses on their every flaw. While it’s one thing to be able to acknowledge your [...]
Recovery is a Marathon: Don’t Forget to Breathe
As effective as treatment for drug or alcohol addiction has become in more recent years, there is still no absolute cure for addiction. A large portion of people who struggle with addiction will relapse, some [...]
How Do You Give Yourself a Break?
When we do something wrong or make poor choices, usually one of the loudest voices telling us this is our own. It’s a good thing, to be able to remind yourself that you could make [...]