Sobriety opens up doors for previously missed opportunities and allows a second chance to accomplish former and new goals. For many, this involves returning to or starting college. No matter your age,
Whether it’s your spouse or a different family member in recovery, addiction generally affects your entire family unit with a ripple effect. Side effects from the disease often involve broken trust,
A close relationship with an addict can mean that boundaries are crossed again and again. A person suffering from addiction can develop uncharacteristic behavior that leads to volatile and unhealthy r
When drugs and alcohol are removed from an addict’s life, gaps are left in former routines-- leaving room to switch up activities and restructure one’s schedule. This leads many to wonder what to
In early sobriety, addicts and alcoholics can find it surprising and often frustrating when they feel a sudden urge to use or drink that feels like it came out of nowhere. When an addiction becomes a
Choose the Right Sober LivingChoosing the right sober living can be a long process for those who are unsure of what to look for or how to start. Families opting for a sober living for their child, spo
Addiction is often misunderstoodBeing in the midst of addictionis incredibly difficult—and though we all learn about substance use disordersin schools and from popular culture, it’s much different
Knowing when to intervene with your loved one's addiction is difficult. You might be waiting for them to realize they need help themself, or you could have already had countless fights over the need f
<a href="https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/cocaine" id="">Cocaine</a> is a highly addictive stimulant drug, meaning that people can become hooked on it quickly, even with casual use. On
Last year, President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/01/26/trump-donates-part-salary-alcoholism-research/2688769002/" id="">donated $100,000</a> - his salary fr
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
Childhood trauma, also called<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/acestudy/index.html" id=""> Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)</a> by the Centers for Disease Contro
