Selecting a sponsor for the first time can be a challenging experience. Many people in recovery from alcohol addiction are afraid to place trust and confidence in a new person, build a relationship and focus so much energy into that individual. Learn how to let go of fear while ensuring the sponsor does not become Read More…
Finishing a substance use treatment program is a huge accomplishment in recovery. This marks the start of a lifelong journey. More than 50 percent of people with addiction in recovery relapse within four years of treatment with adolescents being at highest risk due to inexperience. Triggers are everywhere but some coping mechanisms can be learned Read More…
Dating someone in recovery can be a difficult thing to discuss as there are different schools of thought in recovery spaces about when to begin dating. The relationship between a person in recovery from addiction and someone outside the recovery circle can be quite healthy but boundaries and guidelines are good to set up early Read More…
The teen years are a time when young people are highly vulnerable to the attitudes and opinions of peers. Peer pressure is one of the strongest influences which drive teens to abuse drugs and alcohol. When it is turned into a positive direction, the powerful force may also help young people stay sober. Learn more Read More…
Many individuals turn life around in sobriety and completely change after addiction. Compared to the person who existed in active addiction, the individual may seem completely different. Sobriety is all about giving people a second chance at life, one not everyone receives. Late Bloomers A late bloomer in recovery is a person whose Read More…
Physical exercise is an important component for a person’s overall health, particularly following addiction. Regular exertion of the body also provides benefits to the mind and soul which helps prevent relapse and supports long term sobriety maintenance. A personal trainer can help boost confidence in body, mind and soul in recovery. Building a Routine Read More…
Failure does not feel like an option in recovery, but many people will relapse within the first few days of quitting. Repeated attempts may be needed to finally break free of the addictive cycle. An individual who understands the reasons behind failure in recovery and focus on overcoming them, may end up sober without repeated Read More…
When a person stops drinking and realizes there can never be another drink, it can feel overwhelming. Recovery can be a challenge for first time individuals with addiction to grasp exactly what needs to happen to make sobriety work. It may feel terrifying at first but it does get better over time. Step by Read More…
Self-esteem is an issue with many people but building positive self-esteem can be especially helpful for individuals in recovery from addiction. Learn how creating a positive sense of self can potentially change a person’s life in the aftermath of addiction. Tips Building self-esteem has some basic tenets which are helpful to follow in Read More…
Forgiveness is a tricky subject in regards to loved ones with addiction. Drug relapse and recovery is an exhausting cycle which may occur multiple times before a person fully enters recovery and the grip of addiction is loosed. After all the struggles that come with a loved one’s addiction, forgiveness may feel challenging. Learn some Read More…
