Is AA or NA a Better Option for My Addiction Recovery?
889 words|4.4 min read|Starting on the journey of recovery is not easy—even if you know it is the best option for you, it can quickly become overwhelming when [...]
The Difference Between Sober Living and Halfway Houses
921 words|4.6 min read|When you're embarking on the first steps toward recovery, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the jargon of the addiction treatment world. Terms like "inpatient," [...]
31 Addiction Recovery Journal Prompts to use During your Healing Process
1014 words|5.1 min read|Addiction recovery happens at a different pace for everyone. You’re working through major life changes, and there’s no exact timetable for full rehabilitation. During this [...]
SMART Goal Examples You Can Actually Use for Recovery
937 words|4.7 min read|Early recovery is one of the hardest challenges a person can face. The lingering effects of withdrawal, the constant cravings, the broken trust, the triggers [...]
Harnessing the Power of Exercise in Addiction Recovery A Path to Sobriety
554 words|2.8 min read|Exercise has the power to transform your addiction recovery journey. Explore the emotional benefits of exercise and its role in sobriety.
The Nuances of Recovery: Clean vs. Sober
876 words|4.4 min read|Addiction recovery is a multifaceted process, and the journey is filled with hills and valleys. While terms like “clean” and “sober” can sometimes make the [...]
Benefits, Risks and Side Effects of Xanax Use for Alcohol Withdrawal
770 words|3.9 min read|What is Alcohol Withdrawal? As with any major lifestyle shift, eliminating alcohol from daily life can invoke high levels of stress and anxiety. While the [...]
Exploring Higher Powers Beyond God
326 words|1.6 min read|The concept of a “higher power” offering guidance and support isn’t limited to traditional religious conceptions. This blog explores examples of higher powers individuals [...]
How to Assist Your Recovery Through Nature
682 words|3.4 min read|People say you can’t rush the process — and it’s true. You can, however, drastically improve your recovery process and achieve long-lasting change by [...]
Goals to Maintain Your Recovery in the New Year
798 words|4 min read|Certain habits and lifestyle changes are noble goals that support and sustain recovery from addiction. The New Year brings much chatter about resolutions, habits, [...]
Staying Sober During the Holidays: A Guide for People in Midlife
867 words|4.3 min read|Midlife crisis is a very real thing, but have you heard of midlife addiction? The development of an addiction in midlife is not always [...]
4 Practical Ways to Give Back to the Recovery Community During the Holidays
898 words|4.5 min read|An act of kindness is still an act of kindness, no matter how small. Approaching the holidays while you’re still recovering from an addiction [...]
What Are the Holidays Like While Recovering in a Sober Living Home?
800 words|4 min read|For a number of people, the holidays are time spent with family and friends, attending Christmas parties, exchanging gifts and baking old family recipes. For [...]
11 Unique Benefits of Yoga for Addiction Recovery
820 words|4.1 min read|Addiction recovery is rarely convenient, simple, or easy, but there are various treatment modalities that can make the process easier. One of these modalities [...]
The Meaning of “Fully Recovered”
873 words|4.4 min read|It’s likely you’ve heard the phrase, “once an addict, always an addict.” While it’s true that there is always the threat of relapse and [...]
Top 5 Causes of Relapse and What to Do If It Happens
897 words|4.5 min read|Relapsing is one of the greatest fears of those who are recovering from substance abuse, though it’s actually a very common occurrence in recovery. [...]