TIPS FOR SOBRIETY
Setting Priorities in Recovery
When getting sober, it is critical to establish new priorities for living a life of recovery.
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.
Living with a Recovering Addict—Dos and Don’ts
Someone you care about just completed a drug and alcohol rehab program and is about to come back home. What do you do to support them? What shouldn’t you do?
The Top Ten Social Benefits of Not Drinking
From being a better friend to not having to hear about embarrassing drunken behavior, the benefits of sobriety are well worth the effort.
Helping Your Loved One Seek Recovery in the New Year
In so many ways, the New Year presents the perfect pretext for making positive change and finally getting clean. If there is someone in your life who is currently using drugs, now is the time to help them. Now is the time to inspire them to commit to recovery and a drug-free life.
Ten Great Reasons to Get Sober This New Year
As someone who has lived both a lifestyle of addiction as well as a lifestyle of recovery, I can tell you that all of these benefits are things I have experienced in my own life throughout my recovery.
Quarantined with Someone in Recovery? What YOU Can Do to Help Them Stay Sober
This is a difficult time for a lot of people. Unemployment is at record levels, and a health crisis is spreading across America. For those in recovery, tensions are likely quite high. What can you do to help your loved one stay sober?
Why a Change of Environment is an Important Tool in Maintaining Sobriety
For some people, returning to their usual environments after completing rehab can be a serious mistake. A change of environment can be just the therapy some people need to succeed in their new sober lives.
What to Do Right Now to Improve Your Resistance to Disease
Especially for those who have spent time addicted to drugs or alcohol, this is the best possible time to boost your immune system. We'll provide you with simple suggestions to help you increase your resistance to disease.
The Importance of Sleep in Addiction Recovery
The importance of getting a good night’s sleep is something taught to us as children. And as we grow up, the concept of getting a proper night’s rest develops into a common sense thing which we just sort of know we’re supposed to do.