With the holidays just around the corner, the journey to sobriety can be extremely challenging. But if you stay committed to your recovery and have a plan, you can enjoy the holidays with friends and family in a safe and healthy way. Here are six tips for staying sober this [...]
You can enhance your recovery from drug or alcohol addiction by participating in sober-living activities. Each person will experience the journey differently and must find means for sustaining theirs in a manner that suits their lifestyle. Keep the following experiences in mind as you work to maintain your sobriety and [...]
Summer vacation is a needed respite during the hottest months of the year, and a chance to relax and unwind from the rigors of life. For many, this relaxation is intimately tied to alcohol -- they simply can't imagine what it's like to enjoy a vacation without a cold beer [...]
Addiction recovery is a highly subjective topic, but for the most part, people take recovery to mean abstinence from drugs and alcohol. People In 12 step recovery talk a lot about recovery and what it looks like from that perspective, however, it is not the only perspective that matters. It's [...]
More and more people are choosing an alcohol-free lifestyle. According to the UK's Office for National Statistics, more than a quarter of British 16- to 24-year-olds say that they don't drink alcohol at all. But for some people staying away from alcohol is an absolute necessity. If you're a recovering [...]
Recovery is exciting and challenging, and maybe even a little scary at first. You may feel it is any of these things and more at any given time. One thing is for sure...it's interesting. If you have spent years of your life using drugs or alcohol and have struggled with addiction [...]
Congratulations on being clean and serene, whether you're on day one or day one thousand. As you surely know, beating an addiction is one of the most challenging things a person can do. Here are some tips to help you keep up the good work. Anticipate Triggers And Make An [...]
Addiction treatment for alcohol or drug abuse is a comprehensive program of detoxification, individual counseling, group counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy and relapse prevention training. Even with these therapies, the transition back to normal living can be difficult, with increasing stress, frustration and setbacks. Halfway houses and transitional living facilities provide [...]
Beating a drug or alcohol addiction can be a long and difficult road. Experts will often list a wide range of different steps to take on the road to sobriety, yet sometimes gloss over just how helpful a daily exercise routine can be for recovering addicts. Here are five amazing [...]
For those in recovery or abstaining from alcohol and drugs, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, as with any other publicly celebrated holiday, can be challenging. There is a tendency for many in our culture to view these days as a way to drink and drug excessively. There are several ways one [...]
