Achieving sobriety is a huge accomplishment, but recovery doesn’t stop after a successful detox. Aftercare is ongoing treatment provided to people in recovery after initially becoming sober and can take the form of inpatient or outpatient services. The most common...
Practicing mindfulness can make all the difference when embarking on your journey to recovery and mental wellness. By focusing your emotions and thoughts on the present, negative behaviors and responses can be left in the past as you continue on in your path toward...
When you’re newly sober, you might be uncomfortable with the emotions that arise after being buried for so long. Now that you’re not using drugs or alcohol to cope, what can you do with all those feelings? Keep reading to learn healthy ways to handle various emotions...
Early recovery is a time of immense change. You’re managing cravings and rediscovering yourself without substances. Social interactions, once a central part of your life, can now feel like a minefield. You might long for the connection and support of friends...
Scrolling through social media, you might see seemingly flawless individuals celebrating milestones in their recovery. They radiate positivity, share perfectly curated accounts of their journeys, and unintentionally create pressure to achieve a similar level of...
International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st is a day to remember those lost to overdoses and highlight the urgent need for global preventive measures. For anyone whose life has been altered by the loss of a loved one to an overdose, every day is a day of...