Being a parent is demanding. Add in the challenges of recovery from drugs or alcohol, and it can feel overwhelming. But know this: You’re not alone. Many parents walk this path, and with the right strategies, you can nurture a thriving family environment while...
New Year’s Eve is a time to celebrate the end of the old year and the beginning of the new one. It is a time for big parties, lots of food and drinks, and staying up past midnight to ring in the new year. However, New Year’s Eve can be challenging, even...
A recent report published in Psychology of Addictive Behaviors establishes that assessing patients diagnosed with alcohol use disorder (AUD) based on the biological and psychological roots of their alcohol addiction could help predict more effective treatment...
As you maintain your sobriety or manage your mental health, attending social gatherings during the holiday season feel like too much to manage. It’s OK to decline invitations when you’re not yet comfortable amongst partygoers and the expectation to partake in...
As the seasons change, do you find yourself slipping away from your commitment to sobriety? Perhaps as the weather gets cooler you stay at home alone more frequently. What’s one drink, right? But this little “pick-me-up” could lead to a big letdown. Before...