The holidays are tough for people in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. We are right in the middle of what has been referred to as the “Bermuda Triangle” (aka Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years). It’s a time when the alcohol is flowing at parties and gatherings of friends and family. When most people are...
One of the most common things a newbie asks about the 12 steps, is how long is this going to take? It’s understandable. Even if you won’t admit it, we know you’re excited about recovery. Who wouldn’t be? But here’s the thing. “Everyone recovers at his or her own pace and experiences sobriety in his...
Everyone is afraid of something but overcoming fears in recovery can mean the difference between life and death. We know that sounds very broad and exaggerated but it’s true. In 2011, 21.6 million people needed treatment for addiction and only 10 percent received some kind of specialty treatment. In contrast, more and more people are...
Every month on our blog we feature stories of recovery from our addiction recovery podcast, TDH Voice. This blog originally appeared on tdhvoice.com and Joy’s story was also featured on episode 18 of the TDH Voice podcast. Though she never struggled with addiction herself, Joy’s experience with addiction has followed her through her whole life. Her...
Working the 12 Steps to recovery is a helpful tool not only for your sobriety but also for your peace of mind. The journey of introspection and self-awareness brings you closer to loving and accepting yourself as you are. With that said, it can also bring about many feelings of negativity, guilt, and shame as...
The temperature is mercilessly rising and the sun is shining bright this summer. There’s nothing like a refreshing nonalcoholic beverage to stay cool and beat the heat. When you’re in recovery, though, summer holiday parties where participating in the celebration all but mandates having a hard drink in one’s hand can make staying sober seem...
This is a guest blog written by Tori Skene of Sober Nation The truth is, when I got sober, the relationships I had were like trying to fit a frayed rope into a minuscule notch. No matter how hard I had worked I wasn’t going to get anywhere. It required time and effort on both...
When someone is considering addiction treatment, it’s a widespread concern to be worried about their job security. Will you be able to keep your job? Is it legal for your employer to fire you while in treatment? How do you maintain job security throughout treatment? We get these questions a lot from both those interested...
Growing up, we’re taught that we should always be nice. After all, it is the polite thing to do. However, when you want to help someone you care about deal with their addiction, it goes way beyond just being nice. It takes creating healthy boundaries, getting out of your comfort zone, and saying no even...
As a parent, you never really stop worrying about your child. In your eyes they will always be your baby. As a parent of a child who is struggling with addiction, your worries are only amplified. You never know where they are, what they could be doing, and who they are doing it with. And...
