Regaining a social life and engaging in normal activities can be challenging in sobriety. “Regular” activities such as going out for dinner, going to a party, attending a concert, a wedding, datin
The Impact of MethMethamphetamine (AKA Meth) is an extremely addictive stimulant drug, often categorized with other “uppers” like amphetamine or cocaine. Meth has a unique effect on the brain and
The Opioid EpidemicOpioid overdose is the leading cause of death in the United States and has been recently classified as a nationwide epidemic. In 2014, the U.S. had 18,893 deaths from prescribed pai
Meditation in RecoveryAddicts in recovery often find themselves struggling to find an outlet for handling raw emotions and challenges of everyday life in early sobriety. Newcomers in sobriety often ex
Your recovery is a daily practice of new, healthy habits that ultimately help you to stay sober. Abstaining from drugs and alcohol is one part of the equation, but recovery doesn’t end there. In rec
Recovery teaches us how to have loving and honest romantic relationships, but there are reasons for why newcomers in sobriety are advised not to begin dating right away. Many begin their path to sobri
Mental health conditions are common in the United States. In fact, according to a <a href="https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness" id="">report </a>from the National Institute of Me
Roughly <a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-disorders#:~:text=In%202019%2C%201%20in%20every,the%20most%20common%20(1)." id="">one in every eight</a> people has a mental he
Imposter syndrome is one of the most damaging mental conditions to those in recovery. It can keep newcomers from reaching their full potential and make lifelong recovery seem out of reach. When we rec
More and more Americans are becoming accepting of cannabis, or marijuana, use. In fact, a recent <a target="_blank" href="https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/04/16/americans-overwhelmingly-say-
When you are a child, you depend on your parents, guardians, and/or older siblings to pick you up when you fall down. It is healthy to trust your loved ones with your welfare, wellness, and well being
Early recovery is difficult for most people because you have to learn how to change people, places, and things. While there are many people in your life who can help to foster your recovery, there are
