Practicing good sleep hygiene is important when actively recovering from a substance use disorder. People often struggle with maintaining a healthy sleep routine while using [...]

Holiday celebrations can be a challenge for those in recovery from addiction. Whether you've only been sober for a few months or you have years [...]

Self-care is a trendy term these days, and for good reason. Self-care is the healthy practice of building intentional habits that improve mental, emotional and [...]

Aftercare planning is one of the most important components of a person’s inpatient stay. It involves making plans for where a person will attend outpatient [...]

When people think of the beach, they often think of relaxing and fun summer vacations, hungry seagulls, and refreshing waves. For some, the ocean isn’t [...]

Many people look forward to warmer months as an opportunity to take a break from reality and spend time away from home on vacation. Whether [...]

Stress and addiction go hand-in-hand. When many people feel stressed out from life’s challenges, they want to resort back to their addictive habit. That is [...]

Graduating from a rehab program isn’t the end of your recovery; rather, it is the beginning of the next phase of your life. A life [...]

Napa Valley, California — the first thought that comes to mind, most likely, is Wine country. Known for its sprawling vineyards, world-renowned wineries and beautiful [...]

With sobriety comes the need to restructure your life. Learning what brings you joy, developing healthy habits and sticking to a routine is just the [...]

People working in the restaurant industry face the unique challenge of being around alcohol as part of their daily job. In addition, a culture of [...]

12-Step Meeting on a Beach The jungle of Costa Rica seems an unlikely place to find a 12-step meeting, but during a recent vacation it’s [...]

Whether the goals are written down or not, everyone has something that he or she wants to accomplish. These goals are typically tangible and quantifiable [...]

Many individuals in early recovery experience difficulty getting a good night’s sleep. The emotional and physical toll of withdrawal can lead to a variety of [...]

Unfortunately, it is all too common for people with substance use disorders to get possession charges and DUIs. Typically this happened while they are in [...]

In our society, weddings have somehow shifted from being a celebration of a lifelong commitment between two people to the biggest party you'll ever throw [...]