The early stages of addiction recovery are powerful and transformative -- but also a time of vulnerability. Expecting perfection in your sobriety journey without a single misstep is a lofty expectation. While the ambition is admirable, such shoot-for-the-moon thinking...
While family and friends can offer encouragement, many people in recovery find that having a recovery sponsor is one of the most effective ways to stay on track. A recovery sponsor is someone who has successfully navigated their sobriety journey and is willing...
Interventions can be a critical moment in helping someone struggling with addiction. They provide a structured opportunity for loved ones to express their concerns and guide the individual toward accepting help. However, staging an intervention involves careful...
Every year, millions of people are prescribed medications they never fully use. Left unchecked, these medications often find their way into the wrong hands, contributing to the growing crisis of misuse, abuse, and addiction. Donating unused prescription drugs could be...
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is held every August 31. It started in Australia in 2001 but has expanded over the past two decades and now involves hundreds of events worldwide. IOAD seeks to remember those who’ve died from a drug overdose, raise...
Addiction recovery is a deeply personal and vulnerable journey. In recovery, you share sensitive information about your past experiences, struggles, and sometimes things that may or may not have been legal. Since addiction treatment is a form of healthcare, there are...
Imagine gaining the ability to manage cravings, navigate emotional hurdles, and make choices that support your long-term well-being. Yoga, a physical, mental, and spiritual practice with roots dating back over 2,000 years, offers a unique path to achieving this goal....
Artificial intelligence is making its way into everything these days, from hospitals to law enforcement -- and even addiction treatment. AI-powered technologies can collect vast amounts of data, analyze patterns, and make predictions based on the information gathered,...
Residential treatment centers, also known as inpatient rehab facilities, offer a comprehensive approach to addiction recovery. These live-in centers provide multi-professional intervention, evaluation, and treatment of withdrawal symptoms, community spirit, and family...
Choosing the right addiction rehabilitation center is a critical decision in recovery. Because we want everyone going through addiction treatment to receive only the best care, this article will help you recognize the signs of a bad rehab facility. By staying informed...
We want to know if you love a brand, company, or organization that you feel has helped you in your sobriety! Provide the name and URL for the brand, as well as why you love this brand. Brands can include anything from non-alcoholic beverages and sober merchandise companies to recovery bloggers and influencers.