Completing a rehab program is just the start of beginning a whole new life in recovery. As you transition out of rehab and into an independent sober lifestyle, it’s important that you set yourself up for success in a healthy living environment that promotes personal growth and continued recovery.
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7 Ways Outdoor Activities Support Your Sobriety
Getting outside and doing something active isn’t just good for your physical health—it also provides a wealth of benefits for individuals in recovery. In fact, it even has a name and is recognized as a beneficial form of therapy. Wilderness therapy is a type of outdoor treatment that is recognized by the American Psychological Association […]
Where to Live After Rehab: Sober Living or Home?
Drug rehab is often one of the first steps in an addiction treatment program. This form of evidence-based therapeutic interventions is an effective way to address substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders, as it combines 12-Step Program work and a residential inpatient curriculum that is designed to treat the whole person, not just the addiction.
How to Volunteer in Addiction Recovery
After completing a drug and alcohol rehab program, many people feel empowered and ready to begin their new life of sobriety. Others may be unsure about what the future holds. Although it may take time to find purpose in life as you adjust to a lifestyle without drugs and alcohol, serving others provides many benefits […]
How to Establish Personal Boundaries in Recovery
Each and every one of us is entitled to our own thoughts, opinions, beliefs, and personal space. In recovery, it’s especially important that you learn how to value yourself in a way that is not dependent on the view other people have of you. While living in a Eudaimonia sober home, you may have old […]
How to Maintain Good Nutrition in Addiction Recovery
When you were in active addiction what was your diet like? Late night fast food? Microwavable meals full of preservatives? Fatty or sugary snacks like chips and cookies? Most people who suffer from substance abuse problems have very irregular or poor diets. Addicts may also choose to spend most or all their money on drugs, […]
8 Hobbies That Can Help Reduce Anxiety
Overall, researchers estimate that about 20 percent of people who suffer from addiction are also plagued by an anxiety disorder. Some studies estimate that this rate may even be as high as 50 percent among people who have experienced traumatic life events.1 Unfortunately, anxiety doesn’t just disappear once you get sober. Experiences in early recovery […]
Top 7 Men’s Issues in Addiction Recovery
In the early stages of addiction, men face several barriers and obstacles that keep them from getting the help they need. The cultural expectations of our society have forced men to assume the role of being strong, fearless, and in control. This mindset produces the ideology that “being a man” means you never need help, […]
13 Natural Ways to Manage Depression in Addiction Recovery
Globally, more than 300 million people suffer from depression and it is the leading cause of disability worldwide.1 Depression can severely affect a person’s emotional and physical health, causing feelings of emptiness and sadness, insomnia, weight fluctuations, cognitive problems, fatigue, weakened immune system, and at its worst, suicide.2
Why You Should Be Celebrating Your Sobriety Birthday
All of us choose to recognize significant life events and milestones with celebrations. Marriages, birthdays, pregnancies, anniversaries … these are just a few of the life events many of us celebrate regularly, but they all have one thing in common. They each signify personal growth and progress, which is something to be proud of. If […]
How to Improve Self-Efficacy in Addiction Recovery
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Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ Individuals in Recovery
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals are at a much higher risk of developing substance abuse and mental health issues.1 In a new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin also found […]
How to Start Over After Addiction: 13 Key Things to Do
The recovery process doesn’t just require that you quit your drug of choice. Instead, most people find themselves starting over in many aspects of life. Whether it’s changing your mindset, changing your habits, or changing your social circles, addiction recovery will inevitably require change. But starting over in these aspects of life will pave the […]
How to Choose a Sober Living Home
Updated on August 20th, 2020 Whether you’ve just completed rehab, you’ve been out of treatment for a few months, or you recently relapsed and need some support, a sober living home can provide the structure, accountability, and support you need to get back on track.
How to Develop a Healthy Daily Routine in Recovery
While enrolled in a drug and alcohol rehab, you probably became accustomed to waking up early, having breakfast, meditating and attending daily support groups. These things all became a part of your routine. Now that you’re out of rehab and living life on your own again, it can be a challenge to maintain that routine […]