Have a Great Day: Embrace Your Daily Schedule

Recovery can seem complicated when you look at each day as a challenge. Rather than look at your day as a list of things you have to do to recover, you can learn to embrace everything you can do to be healthy. This acceptance may seem too simplistic or obvious and is not always the […]

Living With the Permanent Side Effects of Substance Misuse

Alcohol and other substances can cause damage due to their effects on the mind and body. If you have been diagnosed with a disability caused by substance misuse, you might need specialized therapy and long-term medical treatment to manage the symptoms. Do you often find yourself wondering how to maintain progress when you face unusual […]

How to Help Others in Early Recovery

You will sometimes face situations where your friends or 12-Step peers need your help getting through difficult moments in early recovery. You can support and encourage people who struggle with overcoming substance use disorders (SUDs) and addictive behaviors by using healthy methods of communication, your own experience, and the resources at your disposal. Have you […]

Finding and Maintaining Employment After Addiction Recovery

Everyone needs some form of income to pay for bare essentials and costs associated with recovery. Regardless of your current work status, resources exist to provide you with access to job placement services and other financial support to help you heal from substance use disorder (SUD). According to research published in the Journal of Addictive Diseases, […]

How-To Steps to Managing Your Sober Life: Finances and Budgeting

Ongoing recovery is not always easy and can come with financial challenges. Do you have minimal experience balancing your finances or difficulty living on a set budget? If so, you may benefit from extra support. Fortunately, many resources exist to help you afford treatment and additional services related to recovery. Life skills and other tools […]

7 Benefits of Sober Living Homes in Your Fight Against Addiction

A new hot topic of the recovery community is centered around sober living homes. What are they, and why are they making a big impression? Sober living homes are post-medical rehabilitation living spaces for individuals recovering from a substance use disorder (SUD). Sober living homes help individuals in recovery by providing resources and strategies for […]