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One of the most critical steps after leaving recovery is finding a job that will compliment your physical and emotional needs. In other words, you want to find a job that can provide a positive environment free of emotional or physical triggers. In the beginning, being back in the job market will most likely feel...Read More

While there are multiple factors that contribute to the success and longevity of maintained sobriety, many elements relate to your attitude and perception. You can be educated on the diverse mechanisms of response, but without authentic belief in free will and your capacity to change, you limit your ability to overcome obstacles. What Exactly Is...Read More

There’s a difference between being alone and feeling lonely. Some people have no problem with their own company. In fact, psychiatrist Abigail Brenner points out that being alone often has numerous benefits, and considers it to be a foundational practice for positive development and growth—which are essential qualities to acquire for long-lasting sobriety. In an...Read More

Possible peer judgment should never stand in the way of your emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. However, if you choose to remain friends with people who you once partied with, there stands a good chance that you are going to be judged for your recovery efforts. Understanding Differences in Personal Experiences One of the reasons...Read More

Over the last few years, the way substance abuse is treated has shifted from total abstinence-based programs that implement the 12-step program toward methods of harm reduction. What is the difference between Abstinence Versus Harm Reduction? The difference between harm reduction and abstinence is in methods of treatment and the overall perception of modern substance...Read More

Alone, navigating through the emotional undulations of everyday life can feel overwhelming after quitting the use of drugs and alcohol. Adding to that, the distress of winter blues can feel debilitating and, in its worst-case scenario, can lead to unnecessary relapse. The winter blues, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of...Read More

The first thing you should know about recovery is that everyone has his or her own experience. While it would be nice to have a step-by-step guide of exactly what to expect, that just isn’t the reality. With that being said, the first year of recovery can be painted in rather broad strokes. Depending on...Read More

When I was struggling with substance abuse, I often found myself on New Year’s Eve, once again, making a New Years Resolution Goal to myself that I would quit cold turkey. Sometimes, I would make it two or three days. Other times, I wouldn’t make it past the first. The problem was, I was trying...Read More

Completing a rehabilitation program is a huge step in recovery, but it doesn’t mean that you have solved your problem. Remember, recovery is a daily practice and must be a priority if you are to continue progressing. The transition from rehab to “normal” life can be a trying period, but it doesn’t have to be...Read More