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 […]
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The Importance of a Sober Living Network in Recovery
Recovery proceeds on a continuum. The journey begins when you enter treatment and discontinue use of the substance, but rehab is only the launch pad to recovery. To achieve and maintain a long-term substance-free life involves cultivating a sober living network, consisting of family and friends, recovery groups, mentors or sponsors, counselors, and pastors. These […]
Positions for People in Recovery
We received effective treatment, triumphed over addiction, reclaimed our life, and got our footing in the world again. But what steps do we take now? It can be so hard to know how to move forward, especially if we want to begin seeking employment, but are unsure how to account for the time that was […]