Should You Go to Treatment After Detoxification?
Going to a detoxification or detox program is often necessary when a person is recovering from a severe addiction. These programs can help people to cope with drug and alcohol withdrawal symptoms so they can move forward in their recovery journey. While completing detox is…
Everything You Need to Know About Cocaine and Cross Addictions
Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant drug, meaning that people can become hooked on it quickly, even with casual use. One problem that arises with this drug is that some people may use cocaine only when under the influence of alcohol, not realizing that they…
Which 12-Step Addiction Program Is Right for You?
Recovery is not an overnight process, nor should it be. You can’t just snap your fingers and become sober unless you want your success to be similarly short-lived. Great achievements take time, but here’s the great news: they also get better with age. Sober living…
How a Long-Term Recovery Program Increases Your Chances of Sobriety
Recovery is a microcosm of life. How you succeed in sobriety will reflect upon and accentuate how you benefit in general. When you envision your substance-free life, are you thinking in terms of months, years, decades, forever? To achieve long-term recovery, you need a long-term…
Why Luxury Treatment May Not Be Right for You
Sober living is worth a million bucks. Fortunately, it’s far more affordable than that. The simple joys in life are often just that: simple. The earth under your feet, the air in your lungs, and the clothes on your back are tactile reminders that you…
Finding Independence in Sobriety
Once you’ve completed detox and addiction treatment and are ready to move on with your life, there are issues relating to recovery and independence that may come up, as you head towards managing a meaningful and sober life. Knowing some sobriety tips may help you…
How to Stay Sober When Your Partner Still Drinks
If your life has become alcohol-free, but you still live in a community or home where alcohol is consumed, you can maintain your sobriety. Sometimes, people in early recovery believe they have to tell their partner or loved one to stop drinking or get out,…
Holistic Ways to Manage ADHD in Recovery
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder often diagnosed during childhood. People with ADHD may act impulsively, have trouble paying attention, or be overly active. Symptoms, which sometimes last into adulthood, range from mild to severe and cause problems in daily activities. What…
7 Ways to Have a Fun Halloween without Alcohol
Halloween is a famous holiday, and for kids, it means trick-or-treating in costumes and enjoying the rewards of the candy they’ve gathered. For everyone else, it’s typically about celebrating with parties and other social gatherings. However, it’s possible to enjoy the holiday without having to…
5 Ways Sobriety Can Be Impacted by Coronavirus
The COVID-19 pandemic has completely upended the regular order of human affairs, and adjusting to the institutional changes has been challenging for everyone; however, those who deal with addiction are being uniquely affected by this global situation. The risk of relapse has been greatly heightened…
Author – Chris Howard
Chris Howard is the Founder and Director of Ethos Recovery. He has a B.A. in Psychology from UCLA and has served as a community advocate/mentor for men and women in recovery since 2010.