Learn more about addiction recovery, sober living, relapse and aftercare. After completing addiction treatment, the next step in the journey to recovery is to transition from rehab back into the...
Sometimes, those close to you may not help with or support your addiction recovery. Focusing on your recovery and well-being despite this is vital. Social support can be an important...
Dating during early recovery can be risky to a person’s sobriety. It is important to understand when it is safe to start dating again in order to avoid potential relapse....
During early recovery, it is important to know what to expect and how to manage the potential challenges. Early recovery can feel intimidating. During the initial six months of recovery,...
Heartbreak has been one of the hardest life events for me to cope with in recovery. You go through a process of grief: not only do you grieve the loss of...
Slips and relapses are common during the addiction recovery process. Learn about how slips and relapses are similar and how they are different. Addiction recovery can be arduous and difficult. Many...
Addiction led me down a very dark path, very quickly. Recovery led me to the best life possible — one filled with passion, integrity, fulfillment, and authenticity. Donuts were my...
Honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness are each crucial in long-term addiction recovery. Everyone has a different story when it comes to addiction. Michael Griggs had his first drink of alcohol at the age...
Friends are crucial in recovery, but those who are still using may not be supportive of your sobriety. In these cases, it may be necessary to cut ties with them....
Going back to school while in recovery can be a positive experience if you choose the right school, determine your goals and create a relapse prevention plan. If you are...