Reading time: 3 minMany people believe that self-discipline and willpower are the most reliable tools for recovery. You may tell yourself that you can power your way through
Reading time: 3 minMany people in recovery focus on the early months of sobriety without thinking about what comes next. Detox, residential treatment and the first stages of
Reading time: 3 minOne of the most surprising parts of early sobriety is not always cravings – it’s anxiety. Many people enter recovery believing that they’ll immediately feel
Reading time: 3 minFor many people, the hardest part of seeking mental and behavioral health treatment isn’t admitting to a problem – it’s accepting the labels that sometimes
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
