The sting of relapse really sucks. It can hit differently depending on where you are in your sobriety journey. Early recovery feels like very emotionally…
Early recovery feels like a rollercoaster. Emotions, which stayed long dormant from drug and alcohol use, typically begin to surface and often cause internal chaos.…
Overcoming an alcohol use disorder is an ongoing process, one which can include setbacks. Many people like to talk about recovery as this linear upward…
The decision to get sober is not an easy one, and early on we often do not fully understand what that commitment entails. Early recovery…
What do you picture when you think of summer? The beach, BBQs, pool parties, the run-down mini van your family used to pile into for…
We all feel a bit blindsided by this pandemic. Coronavirus has caused people (even those not in recovery) to panic. But this situation is particularly…
It’s the drive home from outpatient. You had a good session today: participated in group, got acknowledgement from your counselor for being on track, and…
Imagine this: meeting up with the guys on Friday night after a long work week, safely driving yourself home after a few hours, getting into…
What sort of process can enablers go through when trying to help friends or family with addiction issues? The cycle of enabling begins with the…
Have you ever wanted to stop using heroin? Other questions answered in this article on heroin addiction: How to help a heroin addict? How long…