The road to recovery from a substance abuse addiction is often a difficult one. Having loved ones participate in the recovery process is important, but a history of distrust and conflict can make the road more challenging. Bringing a pet into the dynamic can be an...
Your past mistakes do not vanish with sobriety, but you don’t have to live a life weighed down by shame and regret. You can move past these negative emotions and reclaim a positive, healthy future. It starts with forgiveness. Simply put, forgiveness is the act of...
When someone you love is in the grip of drug or alcohol addiction, you want to do everything in your power to help. But is it possible to make a difference — and should you even try? Here, we explore the consequences of confronting a loved one with addiction vs....
Every milestone in recovery is a moment worth celebrating if it means you’re one more day sober. Patting yourself on the back – with sober celebrations – is a reward and a reminder of your determination to stay clean. Previous commemorations of notable moments might...
When you are newly sober, there are plenty of resolutions you could make for the new year. The only challenge you really need to embrace is staying sober. Whatever your goals for yourself, stay focused on achieving and maintaining your sobriety by determining the best...
Having a parent with a substance abuse addiction is scary and confusing to a child. While adults may feel it best to shield children from the painful truth of the addiction, the better path is to engage them in a conversation about it. With proper guidance, it’s...
