Enjoying Your First Sober Holiday Season
Your first year of recovery will be full of many challenges, including how to best celebrate the holidays as someone who is newly sober. The risk of relapse is higher during this time, but remaining vigilant about your recovery will [...]
Don’t Derail Your Recovery with a Substitute Addiction
Certain personality traits have been proven to be associated with the development of substance use disorders. Exposure to trauma and a lack of a strong support system can also contribute to the development of unhealthy coping mechanisms. In some cases, [...]
SMART Recovery Offers a Possible 12-Step Alternative
If you're struggling to make the 12-Step process work for you, don't give up hope of a lasting recovery. Although Alcoholics Anonymous and other similar groups play a vital role in keeping millions of people clean and sober, these organizations [...]
Understanding the Continuum of Care in Addiction Treatment
"Continuum of care" is a phrase that's commonly used in addiction treatment, but many people seeking help for a substance use disorder find themselves wondering exactly what this means. Essentially, continuum of care refers to having a detailed plan for [...]
7 Sober Celebrity Role Models
When you're struggling with a drug and alcohol addiction, having sober role models to look up to can help you stay motivated on the path to recovery. If you're in need of celebrity inspiration, these 7 recovering substance abusers prove [...]
What to Expect During Your First Year of Recovery
When you've made the decision to seek addiction treatment, it's hard to imagine what your life will be like without drugs or alcohol. Although no two people are exactly alike, this article outlines some of the issues you can expect [...]
Setting SMART Goals for the New Year
Making New Year's resolutions may be a time-honored tradition, but most of us aren't very good at keeping those resolutions. Often, our lack of follow-through isn't a matter of motivation or willpower. It's because we haven't taken the time to [...]
Post Rehab Do’s and Don’ts for Loved Ones
When your loved one comes home from rehab, it's natural to be nervous about what comes next. This guide will give you a basic framework for navigating some of the common challenges faced during the post-rehab adjustment period. Do Take [...]
Building Your Recovery Playlist
Music can be a wonderful source of support, inspiration, and motivation during the recovery process. Consider developing your own addiction recovery playlist to help you tackle the challenges of sober living, using these popular songs as a starting point. Breaking [...]
Registration Open for the 2017 Alumni Reunion
2017 Alumni Reunion is Saturday, May 27! We're excited to announce plans for our upcoming alumni reunion. Alumni are invited to bring one guest (adults only) for dinner, fellowship, and a bonfire. If you're musically inclined, bring an instrument [...]
