Addiction carries less of a stigma than it once did, but that doesn’t necessarily make it easier or more comfortable to tell co-workers you are in recovery. But do you really need to let everyone in the office know that you were addicted to drugs or alcohol? The...
Recovery is hard work, and if you’re considering joining a sober living community it’s important to think about all options. Carefully weighing your options and making the choice that’s right for your unique needs is essential to the process. One of the things...
Learning to navigate everyday life after completing addiction treatment is a real challenge, and many people could benefit from some additional support and guidance during this critical period of their recovery. Transitional housing is a form of post-treatment...
After completing a recovery program, many people feel like they should be able to return directly to their normal daily lives, free from addiction and not needing any further support. Unfortunately, this expectation can set a person up for failure in recovery, because...
The concept of mindfulness has existed for centuries, yet it is only within the past few years that the implications of practicing mindfulness during addiction recovery have started to hit mainstream culture. Mindfulness involves a mindset of awareness and presence,...
If your child has been struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, you know how difficult it is to watch them suffer. You’ve probably tried to convince your child to seek addiction treatment, but your efforts may not have been successful. Don’t give up; you...
