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Five Common Dangers to People New to Recovery

Getting clean and sober is hard work, and every day is a day to celebrate if you don’t use. But there is always a period of […]

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7 Ways to Say “No” to a Drink/Drug at a Party

As an earlier blog post mentioned, the holidays are upon us, and there will be a lot of celebrating which can be uncomfortable for people in […]

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Anger and New to Recovery: A Dangerous Combination

Anger is a powerful emotion that can manifest itself in many ways. Often a person in recovery doesn’t recognize the symptoms until it’s too late and […]

Three Ways to Start Thinking More Positively

Have you ever thought to yourself that you need to think more positively? Many people in recovery have an issue with pessimism and need to think […]

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Four Ways to Cope With Stress During the Holidays

The holidays are always a bit stressful, aren’t they? For many people in recovery, the holidays are more than stressful; they’re upsetting or intimidating. The holiday […]

Four Intense Emotions You Might Feel When You Get Clean

When you first get clean, there are a lot of things that your body and mind go through. Breaking free from addiction is a big deal, […]

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Can You Use FMLA for Addiction Treatment?

In the US, there is an addiction crisis. People from all walks of life need help with their substance use disorder, but not all have the […]

What Are the Most Addictive Drugs?

Addiction (also known as substance use disorder) is a devious and sometimes confusing disease. However, many signs and symptoms may alert loved ones to the fact […]

Is Your Codependency Hurting Your Loved One In Recovery?

When a loved one is sick from addiction, it’s often family and friends who come forward to seek help. Treatment centers often work with parents, partners, […]

Reducing the Stigma of Addiction & Recovery

It is sometimes hard for friends and family to understand addiction. There are a lot of misconceptions about the nature of this disease, and some people […]

Are You An Enabler? There’s Hope

Are you an enabler? Addiction is a scary disease; it can cause your loved one to take risks they usually wouldn’t take and start behaving startlingly. […]

Coping with Triggers in Recovery

In treatment and recovery, you’ll learn a lot about the science and psychology of a substance abuse disorder. People who are addicted to drugs experience physical […]

Breaking Through Denial

Denial is one of the most frustrating symptoms of addiction. When you’re addicted to a drug, there are many changes to the way your brain works. […]

Is Your Loved One Struggling with Addiction? Telltale Signs

Addiction is a life-altering disease that can play tricks on both the afflicted and their loved ones. While it doesn’t develop overnight, there are signs and […]

Mindfulness as a Recovery Tool

For people in all stages of recovery, mindfulness can be an important tool for coping with stress. Stress is all around us, especially for those […]

Self-Esteem, Addiction and Recovery

Do you struggle with confidence and self-esteem? In early recovery, as well as throughout life, many people have this problem. Most people with substance abuse disorders […]

Would your Dad Do this? I will….

Thank you for the article Josh. It reminded me that when I was growing up in the 80’s I don’t have real and clear memories of […]

What is Life Like When You Come Home from Drug Treatment?

Going to drug treatment is a life-changing event. When you first get there, you may be frightened and worried about your future. As time goes […]

3 Great Ways to Support the Recovering Person in Your Life

So, you want to support the recovering person in your life, but you’re probably not sure where to start with this. Before your loved one […]

Drug Treatment is not just for Children, HELP OUR PARENTs

It wasn’t their fault, I thought it couldn’t happen to my parents…could they be next? She hurt her hip last year with a fall and we […]

Our family Members in Long Term Recovery are Worth the Investment

I’ve amassed a great resume of the years since joining the military in 1986. This mass was not due to service or goodwill by any stretch, […]

Colin Farrell Celebrates 10yrs of SOBRIETY!!!

Sobriety is worth the wait, what could you accomplish with 10yrs of Sobriety? Congratulations on your success in managing the disease of addiction for all these […]

Of Mights and Men in Recovery

Of ‘mights’ and men in ALCOHOL RECOVERY People come and go in our lives. I’m looking at a picture from more than 10 years ago. It […]