Helpful Ways to Cope with Summer Cravings
329 words|1.6 min read|For most people, summer is the time of year to relax, spend time with family, and maybe get a tan at the beach. However, for [...]
How to Overcome Anxiety While Staying Sober
373 words|1.9 min read|There are many reasons why someone struggles with addiction, but one of the most common reasons stems from stress and anxiety. Individuals who don’t understand [...]
What Is ‘Dry Drunk’?
1542 words|7.7 min read|Years of chronic alcohol abuse can have lasting effects, even after a person achieves sobriety. This is the concept behind “dry drunk,” a condition [...]
Tips for a Midlife Career Change in Early Recovery
571 words|2.9 min read|During addiction treatment, many people come to the realization that their former career simply isn’t conducive to recovery. In some cases, it’s the work [...]
Now What? How to Reintegrate Into the Workplace After Addiction Treatment
541 words|2.7 min read|It’s time to go back to work now that you’ve completed addiction treatment. Reintegrating into the workplace does present a set of challenges, but [...]
3 Tips for Refreshing Your Recovery Resolutions
513 words|2.6 min read|As another new year approaches, it’s natural to think about your recovery journey and look for ways to strengthen it. You may have already made [...]
How to Combat Isolation in Retirement
556 words|2.8 min read|Retirement is the result of decades of work, and many Americans count down the days until they can retire and spend their time doing the [...]
6 Tips for Protecting Your Sobriety at a Company Holiday Party
559 words|2.8 min read|Christmas and New Year’s are just around the corner, and parties and gatherings are filling up social calendars coast to coast. It could be [...]
The Role of Reflection in Recovery for Midlife Adults
623 words|3.1 min read|By the time we reach mid-life, we’re generally more self-aware than we were in our younger years, and this bodes well for recovery. Self-reflection [...]
Returning to Work After Addiction Treatment
558 words|2.8 min read|You took the time to participate in residential or intensive addiction treatment, and you’ve completed your course of therapy—congratulations! Now it’s time to return [...]