When you think of rehab, you may picture a 28-day model. Perhaps this is a commitment you have made several times during your active addiction, or maybe you are brand new to considering sobriety. Wherever you are in your recovery journey, a lot can happen in those 28 days that can set you on the…
As you settle into your recovery from substance use disorder and start socializing more, you may wonder if it is OK to have a casual drink with friends or partake in an after-work beer. After all, you were in treatment for drug abuse, not alcohol, right? There is a difference, you tell yourself, and one…
The last year – let’s be honest, the last few years – has been challenging to say the least. We are still going through a pandemic; the addiction crisis has climbed and thousands have felt the devastation of nature’s destructive force in an unseasonably warm winter. But whatever was thrown our way in 2021, we…
We are always searching for connection and belonging in the world around us. It is a natural desire to be part of something larger than ourselves; to be included and around others who understand and support us. While active addiction might strip us of these meaningful connections, finding community is critical when it comes to addiction treatment and there are numerous ways to identify and build community during your recovery. Building sober relationships Navigating any major life-altering situation…
The holiday season is considered a time to celebrate and gather with friends and family. For those who are in recovery from alcohol or drug addiction, however, the stress, anxiety, and pressure of “the most wonderful time of the year” can put a strain on your sobriety. What do you do when that Christmas or New Year’s Eve party you were invited to has an open bar or someone offers you a drink? What happens when those visits with…
Between Oct. 23 and Oct. 31, schools and communities across the country took part in events celebrating Red Ribbon Week. This national campaign, which launched in the 1980s, promotes drug-free communities with initiatives targeting school-age youth. But is it really important to continue pushing substance abuse education when it comes to children? The answer is…