First dates can really be hit or miss, especially for anyone who's in the process of converting to a life of sobriety. A lot of first dates take place over dinner or a drink at the bar. However, you don't have to miss out on this kind of first date even if you're...

While family gatherings at Christmas and Thanksgiving can be stressful, they tend to be far more restrained than New Year's Eve. The coming of the new year is a time of joy, excitement and letting your hair down. It can present an opportunity to mark a milestone with...

Alcohol and drug abuse can be explained by a number of complex factors. Genetics, environmental considerations, and social norms all play a role. Similarly, the addiction recovery process has many variables. Faith, support groups, family and individual willpower all...

The holidays are an amazing time of the year; most people have a week or more off work, the food is amazing, and, above all, you get to spend time with the people you care about the most. However, while your loved ones are supportive of your road to sobriety, they're...

Health is a concept we are all familiar with, but what does it mean, particularly in regards to sobriety and addiction recovery? Wellness is inextricably linked with the notion of balance, or what medical professionals call homeostasis. Essentially, that term refers...

Our online lives are completely different from our offline personas. But a lot of times, our online posts still reflect a small portion of our lives. Now that you’re on the right track, what do you do about your online accounts? Do you retain your old Facebook and...

For people in recovery, parties can often present a serious challenge to sober living. The combination of fun, excitement, old friends and substances has led many people to lose the sobriety they worked hard to build. There are many techniques to help people in...

Making the decision to stay sober is one of the most important steps you can take on the road to wellness and a productive life. Avoiding alcohol and drugs is essential for addiction recovery, but it is not just what we give up that makes a critical difference, but...

If you’ve set yourself down the road to addiction rehab, you may have come to the conclusion that time in a sober living environment will help you make the final transition back to normalcy. But simply living in a sober home for a short time isn’t enough. To make the...

The extensive health benefits of exercise have been demonstrated by a huge number of studies. Some of the most significant physical benefits include helping to maintain a healthy weight, boosting muscle strength, increasing joint mobility and strengthening the immune...