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...
Writing is a therapeutic tool in holistic rehab that can help anyone access their deepest hopes, fears, and worries while working through setbacks and accomplishments, the past and the present. And the best part is, proper spelling and grammar are not required. Your...
Words matter—especially the words we tell ourselves. Negative statements about our appearance, intellect, and value remain with us for years and have the power to shape our self-concept. If you tell yourself you’re worthless, you will soon believe that lie. And that...
Healthy routines are a critical part of successful recovery from addiction. They keep your time occupied and prevent you from being distracted from your healthy lifestyle. However, everyone needs a break occasionally and a vacation is an important way to rejuvenate...
May is National Recommitment Month, a time to reevaluate life and recommit to the things that matter most. For those in recovery, it’s an opportunity to renew the promises you’ve made to your loved ones and to yourself —vows to stay clean and sober. Take a look at...
