Getting help for a drug or alcohol problem—such as counseling, medication-assisted treatment, or an inpatient rehab program—can be life-saving. Navigating what comes next, however, isn’t always easy. One challenge that can come up in life after treatment is how to...
Stress is something everyone struggles with, but people in recovery need to be particularly aware of how stress impacts them. For instance, it can be a major trigger for a drug or alcohol relapse. Having ways of dealing with stress in sobriety before it gets out of...
Many drug and alcohol treatment centers include faith-based recovery programming, but they are not necessarily faith-led facilities such as churches, temples, or other types of ministries. However, some ministries do offer addiction treatment through their...
Admitting you have a problem and getting sober are the first steps to recovery, but staying sober is just as important. Whether you are thinking about yourself or a loved one, it is never too early to think about life after detox and rehab. Some may argue that staying...
One of the reasons why people use drugs or drink alcohol is to cope with feelings of sadness, anxiety, and depression. Without the safety blanket of substance abuse, a new focus becomes how to be happy again. Actually, withdrawal can cause lingering feelings of...
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.