Sobriety

Let’s explore the top eight reasons you should consider starting your recovery journey today. If you need motivation, these may give you the inspiration to reach out for help.

Knowing the difference between real support and enabling is crucial if you want to help your loved one start their recovery. There are actionable steps you can take to stop enabling someone with substance use disorder and get them closer to the help they need.

Many people delay seeking addiction treatment because they worry it will hurt their careers. Despite this perception, getting help can improve your career, not hinder it.

Take these precautions to ensure a successful and enjoyable sober vacation.

The path from addiction to recovery can be a long and arduous one. It’s critical to have the proper support as you navigate the process. Entering into a detox program can be a life-saving decision for you or someone you love.  Detoxing alone is dangerous. A safe and successful recovery process requires medical supervision. A detox program can offer space and support to dismantle your addiction. It will also teach you skills you’ll need in the real world. 

Self-care is one of the most powerful strategies for improving your mental health. It’s common for individuals diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder to also struggle with mental health issues like anxiety, depression, eating disorders, PTSD, or grief after loss and trauma.

After a period of moderate or heavy drinking, it may seem challenging to quit drinking at first, but hundreds of thousands of people who have given up alcohol for good can testify that the benefits are well worth the challenge. Here’s what happens when you quit drinking.

New Year's Resolutions…every year, the clock strikes midnight, and a new horizon of possibilities lay before us! Many people start the new year by making a list of resolutions. How do New Year’s Resolutions differ for those in addiction recovery?

Addiction is a complex issue that brings a number of difficulties into the lives of those who struggle with it. Homelessness and malnourishment are two common issues that can affect people who have an addiction.

Bullying has been a frequent and recurring issue among teens for years, regardless of generation or awareness. With the prevalence of social media accessible at all hours of the day, bullying doesn’t stop when kids go home.