Recovery from a substance use disorder requires ongoing diligence. This can be especially challenging when you experience an injury or post-operative pain and must inform your doctors that prescription pain medications are off limits. Fortunately, physicians are accustomed to prescribing non-narcotic pain management options that help reduce the risk of relapse. Our society has been […]
Sober Living
Benefits of Volunteering in Sobriety
It is an uncomfortable truth that substance use is known to involve self-centered behaviors. In fact, an important aspect of the recovery process is to take responsibility for selfish actions that may have hurt others. Although it is hard to humbly admit prior hurtful behaviors, it is nevertheless an important step in the recovery process. […]
What is a Sober Living Home?
After completing an addiction treatment program for a substance use disorder, some may mistakenly believe they are good to go. But because this early phase of recovery is so fragile, returning to your regular life too soon can trip up even the most committed person. To give yourself the best chance of succeeding in recovery, […]
How to Set Boundaries in a Sober Romantic Relationship
When venturing back out into the realm of romance it is easy to become overwhelmed by the power of emotion. If you are not on the alert, unhealthy past relating habits may creep in to infect a new sober relationship. One of the more effective ways to protect your recovery when becoming romantically involved is […]
How Do I Find a Sponsor When I Leave Treatment?
People in treatment for substance use are likely to be introduced to the Twelve Step Program of Alcoholics Anonymous. The Twelve Steps encompass a collection of stepping stones that can assist individuals in achieving and sustaining sobriety. Many treatment centers incorporate elements of the Twelve Steps into the recovery programming. After completing treatment, you will […]
5 Tips to Help You Adjust to Going Back to Work During a Pandemic
With the arrival of the coronavirus this past spring, many Americans found their daily work routines suddenly disrupted. For those in recovery, the abrupt shift to working from home added additional challenges to this unique period in history. Anxiety and depression rates inched up right alongside the increasing COVID-19 case counts, only compounding the distress […]