Individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) have numerous challenges to resolve as they choose better health. From genetics to environmental factors, many variables define the building blocks of their disorders. However, members of the LGBTQIA2s+ community (which we’ll collectively refer to in this article as LGBTQ) often have additional circumstances...Read More

Navigating a new world of well-being during your addiction recovery can be a revitalizing experience. This is especially true as you embrace more nurturing habits, including reducing toxic influences and coping with stress more effectively. You might also be at the stage when setting healthy boundaries is essential to your goals. But why is this...Read More

While positive affirmations stuck on the bathroom mirror might not motivate everyone, research indicates the language we use to describe ourselves really does have power. For example, do you call yourself an addict or an alcoholic? Advocates of evidence-based treatment suggest that to maintain a healthy long-lasting recovery, using these outdated monikers might not be...Read More

As adults, we tend to think about escaping the throes of everyday life more than about making time to play or have fun. Yes, we need to be responsible, but we also need to nurture a balanced perspective of enjoyment. A common question for people new to recovery is “How will I have fun?” because...Read More

Dedicating yourself to the challenging inner work of sobriety doesn’t have to be a solitary effort. Being united in sobriety and finding the right support are core tenets of National Recovery Month, a public awareness initiative to highlight opportunities for recovery and celebrate individuals and professionals who can help.  What Does National Recovery Month Do?...Read More

Pink cloud syndrome, often referred to as “pink clouding,” is a term used in addiction recovery and mental health to describe a temporary phase of intense positivity and optimism that some individuals experience early on in recovery. Initially, these feelings add to your motivation to stay the course, but keep in mind there’s still work...Read More

How to Cope With Stress More Successfully Some researchers believe stress isn’t caused by external forces or people or life events but by our response to these factors. Wait—what now? Isn’t it fair to say that certain circumstances can shake even the sturdiest foundation? Yes, to a point, but if you understand how to cope...Read More

There are numerous risk factors for addiction—it’s never just one thing that automatically results in substance use disorder (SUD) or alcohol use disorder (AUD). While many people benefit from protective factors early in life that help prevent the chance of high-risk substance use, research indicates others have adverse childhood experiences that contribute to addictive behavior. ...Read More

Unfortunately, for many people, dealing with family members is troublesome even during the best of times, much less when there are serious issues to work out. While the thought of going through addiction counseling as a family might make you cringe, it’s often one of the best tools for effective recovery—and a healing opportunity for...Read More

Social media is riddled with numerous hashtags such as #allaboutbalance and #balancedlife. What do those statements really mean, and why does it matter to you? Primarily, you’ll enjoy better whole-person health—emotionally, mentally, physically, and even spiritually—if you’re able to settle comfortably between the extremes in life. But what does it take to find balance in...Read More