Summer is nearly upon us, and with the least amount of COVID-19 restrictions in place that we have seen for over two years, being social and still being sober may be particularly challenging this year. Especially if this is your very first summer being sober,...
The consumption of alcohol has its roots in America since colonists first arrived from Europe. The abuse of alcohol has also existed since Europeans first arrived on American soil. The cultural importance of alcohol changes from time to time, but the overall importance that alcohol...
When you re-enter the real world after living in a sober living home or completing inpatient treatment, you'll no longer be constantly surrounded by your peers in recovery, which may cause you to feel lonely. Even if you are not physically alone, you might feel...
"You are what you eat" isn't just an annoying idiom your parents would use to get you to stop eating sweets when you were younger. The phrase means what you eat will impact your attitude and lifestyle. What you put in your body significantly influences your...
Recovery is a continuous process that lasts a lifetime. Completing treatment at a facility will not magically cure you of your substance use disorder (SUD). Post-treatment, you will sometimes struggle with cravings and be tempted to revisit negative behavioral patterns. However, completing treatment will give...