• Recovery in the Jungle

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    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 [...]

  • 4 Emotional Health Habits You Need to Be Happy

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    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 [...]

  • How to Sleep Better in Recovery

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    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 [...]

  • How to Navigate Recovery While Facing Legal Issues

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    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 [...]

  • How To Be a Sober Wedding Guest

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    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 [...]

  • Staying Sober in the Wedding Party

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    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 [...]

  • Surviving Back to School While Recovering

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    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 [...]

  • Stay Sober This Football Season

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    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 [...]

  • Dealing with Chronic Pain and Substance Abuse

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    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 [...]

  • Religion, Spirituality and a Higher Power to Guide Addiction Recovery

    772 words|3.9 min read|

    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 [...]

  • Staying Sober Through the Summer

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    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 [...]

  • How to Start Your Own Fun Group

    683 words|3.4 min read|

    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 [...]

  • Tips For Enjoying a Sober Vacation While in Recovery

    882 words|4.4 min read|

    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 [...]

  • Building Healthy Friendships in Recovery

    725 words|3.6 min read|

    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 [...]

  • Staying Sober During Summer Break

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    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 [...]

  • Young, Fun, and Sober: Enjoying Your 20s While Recovering from Addiction

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    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, [...]