Why Do I Feel Worse When I Try to Get Sober?
“I thought quitting would make me feel better, but I feel awful.” This is one of the most common and confusing thoughts people have when [...]
When One Addiction Ends and Another Begins
Why sobriety sometimes leads to new compulsions Getting sober is a major accomplishment. It takes effort, discomfort, honesty and courage. But many people who achieve [...]
9 Tips for Balancing Work and Recovery
Returning to work while in recovery is entirely possible. Many people rebuild their lives, support their families, and continue their careers while staying committed to [...]
Coping with Holiday Parties and Alcohol Temptation
The holidays are a time of joy, connection, and celebration—but for people in recovery, they can also bring unexpected challenges. Family gatherings, festive drinks, and [...]
What Can I Do to Get High Without Drugs and Alcohol?
Natural Highs: How to Boost Your Mood Without Substances Human beings are wired to seek pleasure. A perfectly seasoned meal, a deep belly laugh with [...]
How Aromatherapy Supports Mental Health and Substance Use Recovery
In recent years, holistic therapies have gained recognition for their ability to complement traditional mental health and substance use treatment. One such approach—aromatherapy—offers powerful emotional [...]
How Food and Diet Impact Anxiety and Mental Health: A Guide to Nourishing Your Mind
What you eat doesn’t just fuel your body—it also affects your brain and mental well-being. While therapy, medication, and self-care are crucial for managing anxiety [...]
Movies That Show the True Side of Addiction
Addiction is a complex and deeply personal struggle that has been depicted in many films over the years. While some movies romanticize or sensationalize substance [...]
The Benefits of Staying 30, 60 and 90 Days Sober: A Path to Lasting Recovery
Maintaining sobriety is a journey filled with challenges, but each milestone—whether it’s 30, 60 or 90 days—offers significant physical, mental and emotional benefits. At High [...]
Strategies for Avoiding Relapse and Achieving Long-Term Recovery
Recovery from addiction is an ongoing process with no set timeline, full of challenges and setbacks. To maintain sobriety and achieve long-term success, individuals in [...]
Setting Recovery Goals: A Guide to Successful Addiction Recovery
In recovery, setting goals provides direction, motivation and a sense of accomplishment as you progress. By setting Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound (SMART) goals, [...]
How You Can Nurture Your Recovery Through Nature
Recovery requires addressing the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual consequences of addiction. Substance use affects relationships and all other areas of life. As a result, [...]
4 Practical Goals to Help You Maintain Sobriety in the New Year
Goal setting is one of the most powerful practices we, as people, can implement in our lives. Goal setting in recovery takes that practice to [...]
Stay Sober New Year’s Eve with These New Traditions
New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest party nights of the year, there’s no doubt about it. The sentiments around this holiday are all [...]
Recovery Tips for the Holidays!
The holidays can be a challenging time for people in substance abuse recovery, for a number of reasons, and not just because of the possibility [...]
How to Plan for the Holidays While in Recovery from Substance Abuse
The holidays are a time for celebrating, spending time with family and taking part in traditions. For someone recovering from substance abuse, the amount of [...]
