When you’re first getting sober it may seem like you have a lot of free time on your hands. Since boredom is a trigger for recovering addicts, it’s important that you find new hobbies that are fun and distracting to fill all those empty hours. Luckily, we’ve got some great suggestions for hobbies that recovering addicts can pick up...
According to this study, our personal network’s attitude towards substance use and recovery can actually impact our future substance abuse. Having a network of supportive friends and family can make all the difference. With this guide, you can determine if your friend is suffering from drug addiction and take the necessary steps to help them. Become...
As more than 23 million Americans struggle with addiction, there are nearly 23 million ways to get treatment. Some of the most important reasons to quit drinking are often personal. However, when it’s time to stop drinking, going through the motions isn’t enough. Follow our guide to ensure that you quit drinking once and for all. Being...
We all know that there’s nothing like a greeting from a four-legged furry friend at the end of a long day. We hate to leave them behind to go to work or school – and we dread the idea of what would happen to them if we had to leave for more than a few...
With just over 22 million users every month, marijuana is the commonly used illicit drug in the US. A drug with a history dating as far back as 500 BC, we’re only recently beginning to understand how marijuana affects the human body. A big part of that research is understanding cannabis use disorder and marijuana addiction. So,...
Approximately one in five American adults has spent some time living with an alcoholic family member. Whether you’re a young child, a teen, or an adult, living with an alcoholic can have a serious impact on your own health and well-being. Are you currently living with or close to an alcoholic? While it’s important to make sure...
For many people, starting the new year off with a hefty list of New Year’s resolutions just makes sense, but for someone in recovery from a substance use disorder, things like weight loss or saving more money can seem pretty trivial. About 40% of the population participates in forming resolutions these days, but a mere...
Written by Jorge Beccera It was a late July evening during rush hour traffic. I was on my way home going south on the 105 freeway, after a week of juggling full-time work and sleepless nights of full-time partying. I was fighting to keep my eyes open; exhaustion had finally caught up. What transpired on...
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 following is a guest blog by one of our program director, Brandon Berry. When I first got sober in 2002 I had no idea what I was doing. I had spent the last 10 years of my life getting high and manufacturing methamphetamine. I had never thought about getting sober till the day I...
