When it comes to choosing the right people to surround yourself with during recovery, your options could either be a) limited or b) hard to decide on. But here’s the thing: when you surround yourself with the right people, staying sober becomes so much easier to...

For someone who is actively managing addiction recovery, one of the greatest temptations for relapse is stress. In the past, whenever you were feeling stressed, the drugs or alcohol provided you with an outlet and a sense of relief. At times like this it can seem like...

It isn't uncommon for individuals to have feelings of isolation while in addiction recovery. Despite having a firm understanding of the significance of support groups, attendance at meetings, and community group involvement while in the treatment center, sober living...

After leaving a rehabilitation center, it isn't uncommon to wonder how much your social life might change. Therefore, it's critical to make a conscious effort to remain surrounded by positivity, so your sober living goals remain intact. These plans will include steps...

In the early days of your addiction recovery, one of the most difficult challenges to your continued sobriety will be the friends, family, and acquaintances who still use or abuse the same substance you’re struggling with. Alcohol and other drugs are very easy to use...

Substance abuse can be its own devil, and a monster of a challenge to overcome. But for many who struggle with addiction recovery, their abuse stems from underlying psychological health problems. If you fall into this category, but don’t realize it, overcoming your...

Lots of addicts are also plagued by clinical depression. The things in your life which make you depressed—such as childhood trauma, loss of a loved one, or trouble with your relationships—are often also things that make you want to drink. Dealing with depression while...

Feelings of sorrow are commonplace for everyone when anxiety, disappointment, fear, heartbreak, loss, or other instances of sadness occur. However, when these feelings take place, it can stop an individual in their tracks and prevent personal growth during addiction...

Completing a stint in rehab is an amazing accomplishment, but for most it represents only the first step in a long and, quite frankly, arduous journey. With that in mind, it may be wise to ease your second step by taking it in a sober home. Consider these five...

Recovery, especially post-rehab, is a very stressful process. For the friends and family of those in recovery, it’s important to understand that post-rehab is not only the most stressful time for recovering addicts, but it’s also one of the most crucial moments in...