Humility is a trait that most people value and admire. But how can we maintain it as we move through the recovery journey? As an addict, it's easy to get caught up in our own problems.Instead of feeli
Overcoming alcoholism is an experience like no other. It is the most challenging and courageous journey you will ever undertake. But it is a journey worth it for the hundreds of thousands of people wh
Many addicts have heard that living a sober lifestyle means abstinence from alcohol and drugs. While this is true, living a sober lifestyle isn't simply about abstaining from substance abuse. It's abo
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
Your ongoing battle with sobriety is a varied, complicated journey. Some days, it’s easy – other days, you’ll need to use every tool at your disposal to stay focused and clean.One
At this time of year, it’s tempting to set a “New Year’s resolution†…unfortunately, they don’t always work.They’re a nice sentiment, but in practice, les
The trickiest part of addiction sometimes has nothing to do with kicking the habit itself, and more to do with reframing your lifestyle to prevent unhealthy habits from crawling back into your world.
Recovery encompasses many elements. Aside from the physical withdrawals from substance use, there are many mental, emotional, and behavioral changes that accompany the transition to a sober lifestyle.
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
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-
