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…
If one were to take a survey of addiction treatment methods used in residential and outpatient care environments, there would be a common theme: they…
Occasional anxiety is an expected part of life. But we are living in unexpected times, with an uncharted way forward as vaccines continue to roll…
While it is known that the isolation of quarantine itself led to rises in depression and relapse due to environmental causes, there is a direct…
It’s a classic scenario: a parent, significant other, or friend swoops in to help a struggling addict who has found themselves in a difficult situation…
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…
When someone thinks of an alcoholic they may imagine someone with messed up clothes, bad hair, no job, and maybe no place to live. This…
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…
“I’m ready to get help” may be one of the scariest phrases for an addict. While addicts seem to live in chaos, their world is…