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These are common questions many of us ask during recovery: “Is sober living right for me?” “Do I need a sober living home?” “Can I afford a sober living home?” Granted, the decision to live in a home with a bunch of strangers isn’t an easy one to make. Plus, the rules many sober homes […]

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Recovery from addiction is not only about not using drugs. It is about creating a life that you do not feel the need to escape from. It is about engaging in things with presence and excitement and finding your childlike wonder again. It is about reminding yourself of your unshakeable worth and learning to love yourself again. […]

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It’s the perfect home. Comfortable and spacious rooms. Walking distance from the beach. A large backyard with a pool. Amenities like wi-fi and meals are included in the rent. It’s all good until you get there, ready to move in, and discover there are no smoke detectors. Like any place you’re considering living in, it […]

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Developing negative and irrational thoughts toward yourself and certain situations throughout addiction treatment is a common problem. As you work to overcome a series of problems, the ability to think irrationally and feel negative emotions often increases. Irrational thoughts can be hard to recognize. However, there are techniques you can implement to help you overcome […]

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One of the surprising things about recovery is just how much free time it gives us. Addiction is a time sink when you think about it. There’s the time spent finding drugs. There’s the time spent using drugs. We spent time under the influence of drugs, and worst of all, there’s the time spent recovering […]

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Recovery is about building a new life. Like anything you build, you’re going to need some tools. It’s why a lot of us in recovery create a sober toolkit. It’s a collection of the things, people, and places we know we can rely on as we recover. They might be a favorite place to escape […]

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While in active addiction, prioritizing time to take care of yourself and forming healthy relationships often gets pushed to the side. This is because when you are struggling with substance use disorder (SUD), your main focus can become the substance you are addicted to. It is essential to think about yourself again during both treatment […]

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Relapses: They happen. One thing’s for sure: if you’re in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction and relapse, you’re definitely not alone. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, relapse rates hover between 40%-60%. Relapses tend to occur early on in recovery; studies show addiction relapse happens during the first month of leading a […]

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Relapse. There’s no greater weight hanging over our heads in recovery. Unfortunately, they’re common – studies have shown over 80% of people relapse during their first year of recovery. Most of those relapses happen within a month of leaving a drug treatment center. We’ll say it upfront: a relapse isn’t the end of the world. […]

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Recovery is about becoming a new person. Part of that involves repairing relationships. Of all the terrible things addiction does, the effects it has on relationships are among the worst. Addiction is a very isolating disease, causing people to seal themselves away from others as they pursue addiction. It drives away the people who care […]