Will Sobriety Ever Get Easier?
Living a clean, sober life is a marathon of epic proportions, not a quick sprint to the finish line of sobriety. It’s every day, every week, every year of your life that you’re clean. It’s [...]
Living a clean, sober life is a marathon of epic proportions, not a quick sprint to the finish line of sobriety. It’s every day, every week, every year of your life that you’re clean. It’s [...]
When you make the decision to get help for addiction to drugs or alcohol, it’s one of the biggest choices you’ll make. It can be uplifting and freeing, knowing that you’ve made the decision to [...]
One of the most important steps in treatment for drug or alcohol addiction is to start developing healthy habits in all aspects of your life. Your addiction has most likely caused health problems, ranging from [...]
The past can haunt us. Mistakes, choices we wish we hadn’t made, our actions and the things we said are all examples of things from the past that can keep a person up at night. [...]
The attitude with which you approach problems or situations in your life almost always has an effect on the outcome of that situation. If you go into a job interview feeling down about your chances, [...]
You’ve decided to stop drinking, or using drugs, you’ve been through a rehab program, and you’re in recovery. Sobriety is a wonderful thing, and it’s truly living, yet many people associate sober living as a [...]
Cravings can be extremely difficult to face, especially if they pop up seemingly out of nowhere after you’ve been clean for a long period of time. Triggers and the cravings they can bring are a [...]
When a family member or friend is struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, it can be difficult to see them heading down a dark path. Knowing when it’s time to step in and [...]
Many people associate socializing with drinking alcohol and people drink on practically any occasion. A person may intend to have just one or two drinks, but soon discover him or herself in a situation they [...]
A person addicted to drugs and alcohol does not suffer alone. Family members, nuclear or extended, are impacted by their loved one's addiction. All substances affect people differently and everyone needs time to heal. The [...]