Tips for getting through the holiday season without relapse!
Ambivalence Is a Barrier to Recovery
There’s a fine line between, “I don’t know if I want this” and “I’m afraid of this.” That line is imperceptible when we’re on the fence.
Should Sober Homes Be Regulated?
Sober housing is not well defined legally and there are many different types. Does it require more oversight?
What does it mean to be sober curious?
Being sober curious is part of a growing trend in which people are choosing to consume less alcohol in pursuit of better health, weight loss, and financial benefit.
When Sobriety Triggers Trauma
The best I’ve ever heard it spoken, “Every time I get sober I remember, and every time I remember, I get drunk.”
Learning How to Have Fun Sober
Fun is life affirming. It provides release and reduces stress, depression, and anxiety. It gives us things to look forward to in the midst of hard work and change.
Safety is Key to Recovery
Addiction is most often rooted in surviving trauma. For millions of us, seeking recovery is, therefore, a two-fold pursuit. Developing skills and resources that increase a sense of personal safety are vital to the pursuit of addiction recovery. The traumas of childhood abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault often leave