January 1 is an invitation for every person to start over, no matter the circumstances. It’s also the target date to make it through a tempting holiday season for someone who is working hard to stay sober. You can celebrate the season and welcome in the new...
A daily routine can be anything but boring when you establish healthy habits that will enhance your physical and emotional well-being. Planning ahead so you can fit into your day all the things you need to do—plus some of the things you want to do—can go a long way to...
Sobriety is never easy. It’s a challenging commitment you’ve made to yourself to reevaluate your life and change it for the better. While the process is significantly internal, there are outside elements that enter in, for better or worse. Friends and family, even...
It’s easy to find the negative stats about relapse and overdose after alcohol rehab or drug rehab. Positive recovery statistics, however, are readily available too—and they’re inspiring. Instead of focusing only on the challenges ahead, staying hopeful about the...
Recovery after drug rehab or alcohol rehab is an accomplishment to be honored in a personal way. The anniversary doesn’t have to be a major event, nor does it have to be a public one. You should make a commitment, however, to applaud your sobriety at one month, six...
You’ve completed your inpatient treatment and it’s time to take the next step. But in what direction? And how can you prepare yourself for what comes next? Making the transition from inpatient care to life at home or as an outpatient isn’t always easy. The world...
