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 [...]
What is it Like to Be an Adult with Childhood Trauma?
915 words|4.6 min read|October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month, and this is a time to recognize the impact that trauma early in life can have for [...]
The Connection Between Substance Use and Domestic Violence
729 words|3.6 min read|Domestic violence and substance use have long been connected; substance abuse is often present in those enacting violence on their loved ones, as well [...]
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 [...]
Overdose in Midlife Adults
707 words|3.5 min read|Drug overdoses are now the number one cause of accidental deaths in our country, and the numbers continue to rise with every year. Now [...]
What Percentage of Alcoholics Relapse?
780 words|3.9 min read|When you’re in recovery for drug or alcohol addiction, it’s normal to be fearful of relapse. A single slip up or a full-fledged return [...]
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. [...]
Top 5 Productive Ways to Maintain Sobriety in Retirement
733 words|3.7 min read|If you’re in the middle of your life or just beyond and you find yourself worrying about how to avoid relapse in retirement, you’re [...]
Addiction Recovery Books to Support Your Journey
886 words|4.4 min read|When recovering from an addiction, it can be one of the most helpful things to know that you’re not alone and that many have [...]
What Is Medical Detox?
887 words|4.4 min read|A dependency on drugs or alcohol can sneak up on you before you know it. Oftentimes, people find themselves in the throes of an addiction [...]
