Recovery
There Are 3 Ways to Let Go of Stress Each Day: Here’s How to Start
Stress seems to be just a part of everyone’s lives now. It is part of who we are and what we do at work or at home. No matter what decisions you made while you…
Find Your Confidence (Without Becoming Over-Confident) in Recovery
Having confidence is a great quality, but it takes a beating with addictive behaviors. In recovery, therapists and support groups will talk about finding confidence again when it seems your self-esteem has taken a back…
What is a Drug Dream?
Drug dreams are not uncommon for people in recovery. Like regular dreams, they are a manifestation of the mind as it works to get rid of the toxic substances built up in the pathways of…
Why Resilience is Important in Recovery
Resiliency has the power to get people past some of the more challenging aspects of life. Whether it be healing from trauma, negotiating a deal, raising a family, or coping with addiction recovery, resilience is…
How Do I Repair Broken Relationships Due to Alcoholism?
Our relationship with ourselves and the world around us matter, but not when addiction is at the center. Many people who have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol recognize this challenge. People who have an unhealthy…
How Do I Find More Rest in Recovery?
Finding peace every day of recovery can feel like a daunting task. Now you are on the other side of addiction, it feels like you should be more at peace than you are in this…
Improve Your Self Control with Some Simple Steps
Self-control is the ability to regulate and alter responses to avoid undesirable behaviors and achieve long-term goals. Research has shown possessing self-control can be important for health and well-being. Common goals like losing weight, eating…
Consider These 4 Steps When Looking into Sober Living
Transitional housing is an option for people who are sober and looking for a space that provides accountability. If you’ve been through detox and inpatient treatment and ready to begin life with some boundaries, supported…
Know These 5 Relapse Triggers and How to Cope
People who struggle with addiction often wrestle with certain ‘triggers’ which make it more likely they will engage in using substances. These triggers may be understood as points of vulnerability in the war against relapse….
How do People in Recovery Manage Withdrawal Cravings?
Cravings for alcohol or drugs are common among people who struggle with addiction. They are both physical and psychological. They are intense during the acute withdrawal phase following use but may occur some months or…
