The Differences Between Abstinence and Recovery
What is the difference between abstinence and recovery? Which is better? Read to understand the importance of each from an expert in addiction treatment.
Life After Treatment: The Courage of Recovery
You took your last drink, drug or pull on the slot machine. Congratulations. Everyone is happy for you and proud of you. New friends in [...]
The Journey Through Recovery
Relapse, as it pertains to recovery, refers to the process of someone who is in recovery from addiction gradually falling back into their old habits [...]
Maintaining Healthy Habits Through Addiction Recovery
As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, many people find themselves feeling more tired and less motivated to continue with healthy [...]
Social Sobriety: How To Have Fun Without Relapsing
Friendship and sobriety don't always go hand-in-hand, especially when much of your social life has formerly been centered around drinking. The potential embarrassment of [...]
Tips for Staying on Track in 2016 After Finishing Drug or Alcohol Rehab
It’s 2016, a new year and a new start! If you’ve finished rehab for drug or alcohol use, you may be wondering how to [...]
Stress Triggers for Recovering Teen and Adult Drug and Alcohol Abusers and How to Avoid Them
The holidays conjure up images of joy, happy families, shared meals, and exchanging presents. But for many families with members recovering from drug and alcohol [...]
