Fair Oaks Recovery Center blog articles on the topic of addiction recovery for individuals in recovery from drugs and/or alcohol. Here you will find information and resources on the subject.
Talk to any recovering person who has “put the plug in the jug” and you will immediately get a fairly long list of the benefits of being sober. While there are some immediate benefits of being sober, there are also intermediate and long term benefits. Since the benefits keep accruing over time, it is useful...Read More
A Personal Story When I think of the spiritual principle of acceptance, I immediately think of the Serenity Prayer. It is a common prayer in the circles of recovery. “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the...Read More
Many people new to sobriety wonder how their recovery will affect their family relationships. It is often true that in the throes of addiction, we seldom realize just how much damage we are doing to our loved ones. They can tell us time and time again, but until we realize that there is a problem...Read More
Relapse is not uncommon. Some people find it difficult to overcome their addictive behaviors in the long term. Once clean, the addict can easily fall back into old practices and habits. Recovery requires commitment, discipline, and a network of support. The old adage “it takes a village” is clearly demonstrated in recovery. Many 12-step programs...Read More
Finding sober friends can be tough, especially if you’re new to recovery. It is suggested that we change people, places, and things when we start on the road to sobriety, but this can be daunting. However, returning back to our old playmates and former stomping grounds can be detrimental to sobriety. There are many ways...Read More
There are few things more excruciating than witnessing alcohol addiction within your own family. This is why many facilities work to repair the strained relationships involved in alcohol addiction recovery and the family. As the loved ones of the alcoholic, we are powerless to stop the madness. We almost become addicted to the person addicted...Read More
You may not have heard of sober bars but you soon will! People in recovery are finding this setting to be a fun way to socialize. What is the first word that comes to mind when someone mentions going to the bar? Most likely ‘alcohol’ or some other related word like ‘drinking’. People go to bars...Read More
It is estimated that 23 million alcoholic/addicts are in some stage of recovery. Even the definition of recovery is slippery. Some experts, and the alcoholic/addict is included in this group as an expert, say it is when the person no longer uses any mood altering substances. Others think mood altering substance is a phrase that...Read More
Happy Sober Days (and Nights)! The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous says that “we are not a glum lot….we absolutely insist on enjoying life”. Most alcoholics would agree with that statement but that is about as far as it goes. There is very little agreement about what is “fun” and just how we are to...Read More
