How Can a Journal Help You With Recovery?
You’ve probably been told about the power of tools in recovery. For many people, recovery is a journey that is full of surprises. It’s incredible how the world can open…
New Friendships in Recovery
Many people come to recovery feeling like they have few friends. When you decide to clean and sober, your old using friends will probably stop calling you. Or worse, they…
Keeping a Positive Attitude in Recovery
Addiction can make a person miserable, and detoxing can make you feel chaotic. Emotions run high when you’re first getting clean. Your body and brain take a while to adapt…
Recovery Is A Family Affair: Information For Loved Ones
Addiction is a disease that can tornado through family life and leave loved ones trying to pick up the pieces. While a person may act selfishly when in the grip…
Four Creative Ways To Cope With Anxiety In Your Daily Life
Everyone feels anxiety every once in a while. In recovery, you’ll often feel confronted with something that’s difficult, which can easily make you feel fearful or nervous. Feeling anxious is…
How Does the Weather Affect People With Substance Use Disorders?
As humans, we’ve all had one of those days. Waking up to a dreary, rainy day can set us off on the “wrong foot.” Many people let the weather “get…
What is COWS? (The Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Scale)
Addiction is not a one-size-fits all experience. Some people get clean and sober after months while others don’t find recovery for years. Everyone’s journey is different, which is why when…
Feeling Blue? Coping with Depression
Many people in recovery, especially from highly addictive drugs, find themselves feeling depressed from time to time. Getting clean doesn’t make life perfect, and as you adjust to life without…
How Exercise Can Help Your Recovery
Many people who get clean and sober celebrate the many ways their lives are enriched in recovery. One of the tools that is important to try out is exercise. Regular…