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...
A lot of women in recovery are shocked by how their health and overall well-being improves once they stop doing drugs and drinking alcohol. However, what they don’t realize, is that healthy eating choices and regular exercise can make you feel even better than you already do in your recovery. Let’s Talk Benefits of an Active...
Many people are afraid that once they become sober, they won’t be able to have fun anymore. A sober life is not the same as a boring life, though. It may take a little work, creativity and determination, but many people are able to find fun things to do while adhering to the principles they learned...
Drug addiction is one severe problem that affects society as a whole. It doesn’t only affect people who are addicted or their families; it affects all of us. When you’re dealing with an addiction problem, it’s not always easy to ask for help. Some of you might not even know how to do it because...
Drug abuse and addiction exact a high toll on modern society, with problematic drug users known to suffer from a range of physical and psychological issues. In order to break the bonds of addiction, people struggling with substance abuse often need to engage with professional treatment programs and substance abuse treatment. Drug treatment facilities tackle...
Staying sober when you’re in alcohol addiction recovery is tough and it can be discouraging to know that a potential relapse could be waiting around every corner. Don’t worry, though, with the right tools and a solid plan you can learn how to see a relapse from a mile away and how you can prevent...
When you are fresh out of rehab, you might feel so good that you are ready to take on anything the universe has planned for your new sober life but this is the time that you need to be on high alert for signs of a relapse. The danger of relapse is very real and...
When you are recovering from drug abuse (or any form of substance abuse) it is important to remember that long-term recovery is a long-term commitment. You have to wake up every day and decide with intention that you are committed to your recovery. You have to choose recovery. Whether you have been drug and alcohol...
With the opiate crisis still developing in mid-America, high schools have been fortunate enough to now be able to add Narcan, a drug that can prevent death during an opiate overdose, to their defenses to fight teenage drug abuse. Recently, Adapt Pharmacia, the company that manufactures Narcan, and the Clinton Health Matters initiative have joined...
Thanksgiving is on November 26th, and many typically use the eleventh month of the year to acknowledge everything that they are grateful for in their lives. As a recovering addict, you also have much to be thankful for as well. You’ve been through a lot and have overcome many obstacles in your life. While everyone...
