It's exciting, being asked by a close friend to stand in her wedding as a bridesmaid. However, it might also make you nervous if you're [...]

There’s no shortage of changes when you’re in recovery. Whether you’re a high school student, college student or an adult looking to make a career [...]

For football fanatics all over the country, the golden days of fall have the power to arouse feelings of fellowship, camaraderie and sentimentality in the [...]

If you are dealing with chronic pain and a related opioid addiction, you are not alone. Many peoples' opiate use disorders originate in their battle [...]

Many substance abuse recovery programs encourage clients to consider the benefits of belief in and interaction with a higher power. Having a higher power in [...]

Throughout the summer, people look forward to holidays like Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day. Most associate these holidays with time off from [...]

Now that you’ve finished your treatment for addiction, it’s time to get back into the social scene. By starting your own fun group, you can [...]

Imagine you have just finished work on Friday afternoon, and you have a flight leaving early Saturday morning for your family vacation. Everyone is excited [...]

When embarking upon a new lifestyle, some changes may need to occur in your social circles to help you stay focused on your goals. Sometimes [...]

Summer is a time for many to let loose and enjoy the sun. For young adults in recovery, the summer is loaded with pressures and [...]

Having fun while in your 20s and managing the temptations associated with exciting activities is a balancing act. To thoroughly enjoy yourself while remaining sober, [...]

Getting help and admitting you have an addiction is the first step on the long road of recovery. Even once you acknowledge an addiction, though, [...]

College is a thrilling experience. Meeting new people, finding subjects you're passionate about and maybe living independently for the first time are all exciting opportunities. [...]

Unfortunately, many seasonal activities are associated with drinking as the weather gets warmer. Before recovery you may have enjoyed a cold beer after doing yardwork, [...]

If you have recently been through addiction treatment, it is likely you've heard the phrase, "Recovery is an ongoing process." This can be intimidating when [...]

As a clinician who works primarily with clients between the ages of 18 and 26, I see boredom as a core relapse trigger. Since boredom [...]