Once again, September is back with its usual vibrance, allowing everyone to celebrate the benefits of recovery from substance abuse. It's the only month that pays respect to the hard-working therapists, counselors, and the affected families. The month has also…
You don't need to be addicted to any drug to learn that honesty is the best policy. Honesty is one moral character trait that everyone needs to cultivate to be successful in life. Being honest is more than what the…
While there are as many as 16.3 million people who are considered heavy drinkers, only a small percentage (about 1.6%) of people who need treatment for drug addiction seek help, according to National Survey on Drug Use and Habits. It…
How to love and support someone with an active substance abuse addiction. Many people misunderstand love and go about it the wrong way when it comes to addicts. An addict feels like he is in a helpless situation, which might…
How to stay sober and accountable during unprecedented times, such as COVID-19, during recovery. Unprecedented times such as those that we are living in now with the coronavirus pandemic can negatively affect your recovery process. The feeling of being out…
There are many different formats for therapy. Find the best one (or two) for you. In part one of The Basics of Therapy, we discussed what therapy is and what to look for when you begin the journey to self-discovery.…
New to therapy? Learn what to look for when getting started. Everyone has faced challenges in life at one point or another. You may have lost a loved one, become addicted to drugs or alcohol, or perhaps you've experienced a…
How to rebuild relationships that have been damaged due to substance abuse addiction. While you might have taken a big step in overcoming substance abuse, there is one aspect you may really need to mend – rebuilding damaged relationships. Alcohol…
Four practical tips to help you stay on track. The 4th of July is notorious for being known as one of the summer’s biggest “party” holidays. Some people, especially those new to recovery and navigating a sober lifestyle, may struggle…
Mom, Getting Sober is my Gift To You Mother’s Day weekend is here you will see a lot of advertisements for gifts and flowers and other tokens of affection. But if your family is struggling with drug addiction or alcohol…