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Single & Sober During the Holidays
Dreading the holidays? Being single during the most festive time of year can make you feel you’re on the outside looking in as the Hallmark channel airs romantic movies non-stop this month, and...
Addiction Treatment & What to Do about the Uncertainty You Have
Most people who are struggling with addiction and who recognize that they need some type of help, often wrestle with actually making the call. They know they need treatment for their addiction but...
10 Ways To Maintain Recovery During The Holidays
Holiday stress is real, and it can have a particularly detrimental impact for those in recovery. However, there are a number of strategies you can employ to maintain recovery during the holidays and...
Professional Addiction Treatment Options
Finding help for a loved one who is suffering with addiction can feel overwhelming. Not only are you worried about the health of the person you love, but you’re also trying to navigate the...
Peer-based Pathways of Recovery
22 million Americans are in recovery from substance use disorders. A leading study showed that a little over half of us recover with assisted means, the most common of which are peer-based or...
What Does It Mean to be Sober Curious?
It’s a phrase we see on social media with increasing popularity, but what does “sober curious” mean, and who does it appeal to? In short: sober curious relates to individuals who are questioning...
5 Ways to Find Community in Addiction Recovery
“The opposite of addiction isn't sobriety. It's connection." - Johann Hari While sobriety is one potential goal of recovery, it is our support network that is a crucial element of helping us achieve...
How to stay sober when traveling
Whether you are new to sobriety or in long-term recovery, sober travel for a vacation can challenge the best of us! But with some careful planning and research, it is entirely possible to stay sober...
How do I know if I have a drinking problem?
Drinking is so ingrained in our culture that it can sometimes be difficult to know if we have developed a problem with alcohol. Drinking alcohol has become a cure-all for our emotions: we’re...