Being a part of a sober living community means learning to be responsible and do your part. How you live, how you behave, and how you interact with others have an effect not only on yourself but also on the other people living with you....
Healing from substance abuse involves many facets. One of those facets is addressing your eating habits. You should create a framework for your healing by learning to eat healthily and regularly, including snacks. Eating consistently will contribute to your overall health and recovery. It's best...
For individuals in early recovery, staying sober can be a challenging task at any time of the year. However, the holiday season can bring about additional stressors and pressures that can make staying sober seem even more daunting. For some, this may be the first...
There is a stigma that men asking for help portrays them as weak. Truthfully, the bravery of asking for support during times of difficulty shows great strength. Particularly in a world that judges and condemns men for any perceived signs of weakness, it can require...
Once you have completed the initial hard work of recovery, being sober can be exhilarating. When leaving recovery, you may be tempted to jump back into the excitement of life and doing everything you wish immediately. This point of recovery is a great accomplishment, however...
Just as every skill you learn throughout the recovery process is important, it is essential to develop simple life skills. Understanding how to cope with your emotions, prevent relapse, and manage cravings are all commonly covered through addiction recovery; however, focusing on life skills is...
Developing a framework for relapse prevention is done through careful examination of each individual's needs. Each person has a different approach to treatment and a specific recovery plan that works for them. Relapse prevention methods work in the same way. Building Your Prevention Plan Since each individual...
Whether you are new to recovery or have been in recovery for a long time, cravings can hit, and hit hard. When you are caught off guard by an intense craving or one that lasts longer than usual, you need to have relapse prevention techniques...
Some people see being diagnosed with a mental health diagnosis on top of having a substance use disorder (SUD) as a disability, while others see it as a challenge. Certainly, from a clinical point of view, co-occurring disorders can make treatment more difficult to manage....
Returning to work after any time off is difficult, but returning to work after treatment for addiction is an entirely different challenge. Your recovery is still a work in process, and you are likely still emotionally raw. You are still learning how to cope with...