The power of a positive attitude has helped individuals on everything from performing better on tests to obtaining the job of their dreams. The power of positivity can also help individuals who are combating an addiction and struggling along their road to recovery....

Stress can be a good or a bad thing. When it's bad stress, you'll need stress management activities to help relieve the pressure. Good stress allows you to quickly react to threats, such as jumping out of the way of an oncoming car. Good stress can also motivate you...

If you've spent any time in recovery, you know a thing or two about cravings. Addiction is a chronic disease, and cravings for drugs or alcohol don't automatically go away once you've completed treatment.1 The relapse-prevention techniques you learned during addiction...

When someone you care about relapses, it can be almost as difficult as dealing with a relapse yourself. It's not easy to watch a friend relapse and make decisions that threaten their future. In addition, the relapse can stir up all kinds of fears—fear for your...

Early recovery is hard work. You're learning to navigate the world with a whole new mindset, and you're still learning to cope with stress and cravings, survive high-risk situations and stay mindful of your emotional states. During this time of growth, your most...

A new year, a new you, right? Everyone's new year's resolutions are well-intended, but more than half of all resolutions fail.1 By making your new year's resolutions SMART, you'll boost the chances of success in achieving your goals. What Are SMART Resolutions? SMART...

Early recovery is an incredible time of growth and self-discovery, but it's not an easy time by any means. You're honing the skills and strategies you learned in treatment to help you manage cravings and negative emotions, and you're learning to think about yourself...

Time spent in sober living gives you the opportunity to practice the skills you learned in treatment that help you navigate the world without the help of drugs or alcohol. Getting a job while you're in sober living has several benefits to your recovery, according to...

Finding purpose and meaning in a life without drugs or alcohol is central to successful recovery. Purpose and meaning lead to fulfillment and authentic happiness, and people who are fulfilled and happy are far less likely to relapse than those who aren't. Fulfillment...