Reading time: 2 minWhile 12-step programs have helped millions of people achieve and maintain sobriety, recovery is not one-size-fits-all. Some clients who would benefit from structured support and
Reading time: 2 minRecovery isn’t static. The coping mechanisms that serve you well in early sobriety may not meet your needs months – or years – later. Many
Reading time: 3 minSometimes, the hardest part of sobriety is stagnation. You’ve stopped drinking or using and are doing everything right, but you still feel unmotivated or stalled.
Reading time: 3 minCompleting your stay in residential treatment is an achievement to be proud of, but it’s not a cure for addiction. What you do after finishing
Reading time: 2 minMany people in recovery think of relapse prevention in terms of avoiding triggers or “staying the course.” While these strategies are valuable, they only address
Reading time: 3 minThe start of a new year often brings a clean slate and a surge of motivation. Bold resolutions can convince you that change will finally
Reading time: 3 minIf you frequently use substances to numb uncomfortable emotions, you may be surprised to feel them intensely when you begin working on your recovery. Anger,
Reading time: 3 minTriggers are an inevitable part of recovery. Arguments, stressful deadlines or unexpected reminders of your past can resurface anxiety, fear or cravings. The goal isn’t
Reading time: 2 minNov. 30 is National Methamphetamine Awareness Day, a valuable opportunity to raise awareness about one of the most destructive and addictive drugs in the United
