SOBRIETY
Staying Clean and Preventing Relapse During the Holidays
The holidays are a time of celebration and joy, but they can also be a difficult season for those in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Stress, tense emotions, high expectations, social demands, year-end career targets, and other factors combine to add additional pressures on those in recovery, pressures that could become overwhelming and lead to relapse.
Sobriety at Summer Parties: Staying Off of Substances When Others Do Not
Summer is typically a season when recreational alcohol consumption and drug use increase, along with attendant injuries, accidents, illnesses, and even deaths. For those who are in recovery but still want to maintain social connections, summer is when such individuals must adopt strategies to strengthen their recovery.
The Essential Support Needed After Rehab for Long-Term Sobriety
What support is needed to help an individual transition from drug rehab to a sober life? Family and friends waiting for their loved one to complete rehab may forget that rehab is only the first step on that person’s journey back to lasting sobriety.
Important Aspects of a Solid Foundation for Sobriety
Building a solid foundation is much harder if you lack the right tools for the job.
Making Friends in Sobriety
Learning how to make friends in recovery can be a little daunting at first but a true friend is well worth the effort.
A Changing Landscape – How to Stay Sober While the World Opens Up During Summer
Does summer 2021 pose unique risks to recovering addicts? The answer is yes, because of two key factors.
Nine Lessons From Nine Years of Sobriety
I have realized that my sobriety is a gift that I chose to give to myself every day.
Life After Rehab… Nine Years Later
I remember how scary it was to walk through those doors and stop drinking. I wish I could go back in time, hug myself, and let that girl know how grateful I am for her courage.
How Living a Sober Lifestyle can Help You Have a Better Summer
On the fence about living a sober lifestyle? Here are ten ways cutting out drugs and alcohol can help you have a better summer, and a better life!
Ten Tips For Staying Sober This Summer
While navigating a sober lifestyle during a global pandemic may not be the easiest thing on your to-do list, I can tell you that the rewards will be well worth your efforts if you stick to it.