Relapse is broadly defined as any use of drugs or alcohol during recovery, but some people are more restrictive in their terms than others. For example, some would describe even...
For many on the road to sobriety and recovery, relapse is part of the journey. Though at the time of a relapse it may feel like a failure of sorts,...
It seems like finding the meaning of spirituality is a quest most people are perpetually on whether they know it or not. Spirituality is often a touchy subject and can...
There’s nothing more comforting than being part of a supportive group; a place where you can be yourself, share your successes and your fears, and hear comforting words. For many that place...
The reasons why someone begins to use drugs are too numerous to count. Some start because of peer pressure. Others because of stress. Still, others start out of curiosity. For...
For many people on the path of sobriety, receiving treatment is the easy part. It’s what follows treatment that can often scare people enough to stray from sobriety and back...
Even when you commit to getting sober, relapse is a very real possibility. According to an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) survey, 75% of people relapse during their first year of recovery. Half of...
My first year of recovery was one in which I felt every emotion under the sun – fear, anger, confusion, happiness, pride, frustration. You name it, I felt it. In...
In recovery, you’ll have what’s known as a tool box. This means you’ll have a list of tools, coping mechanisms, action items, and skills to help you deal with everyday...
With the widespread addiction epidemic across the United States, people are constantly searching for help and looking for resources to get treatment, find support, and ultimately to feel connected as...