Addiction recovery is a journey, not a destination, filled with ups and downs as people travel. Finding the right group of people to connect with can feel challenging because everyone has their own recovery story. Those who share space in rehab at one point or another have that one thing in common, but an alumni […]
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The Importance of Self Care for Mental Wellness
No one can deny the increasing concern about the mental health of Americans. It seems in recent years that mental health disorders, such as anxiety and depression, are on the rise. As a result, people are struggling, sometimes turning to a substance to self-medicate the unpleasant symptoms that accompany emotional discord. This can lead to […]
How to Create a Relapse Prevention Plan
Know thy enemy. When it comes to succeeding in recovery from substance use, identifying the potential hazards in advance is the key to protecting the new life you have worked so hard to craft. Creating a relapse prevention plan is the first actionable step to take to help shore up recovery following inpatient treatment. With […]
How to Approach Someone Who is Under the Influence at Work
Everyone is entitled to feel safe in the workplace. We spend as much of our wake time at work as we do at home with our families, so expecting a work environment that is free from the effects of drugs or alcohol is a given. We go to our jobs each day to produce goods […]
How to Get Sober
Drug and alcohol addiction can creep up on you. Maybe you started out drinking socially, and gradually, you began drinking alcohol during the week instead of solely on the weekends. Now, drinking nearly every day to deal with stress, boredom, or just because it’s become a habit is the new norm. The same thing can […]
The Value of Sober Living Homes
Sober living homes provide a bridge from rehab to your independent life in your home community. Moreover, these homes serve the very important purpose of helping you adjust to daily life in sobriety. In sober living, you practice what you learned in rehab with a safety net of support around you. Many people find sober […]