About National Recovery Month National Recovery Month is observed annually each September to educate the public on substance abuse, treatment, and mental health services, as well as celebrate the lives of those who have committed themselves to long-term recovery. Recovery Month is in its 29th year. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services […]
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8 Essential Life Skills for Adults in Recovery
After you have successfully completed a drug and alcohol rehab program, taking the next steps in your recovery will require that you acquire and practice an essential set of life skills. These skills will be very helpful in assisting you as you build a new lifestyle that is free from drugs and alcohol.
10 Habits of Highly Successful Sober College Students
It’s that time of year again: school is back in session and college students are heading back to campus to reunite with friends once more and embark on another year of academic success. However, for many students, studying is likely to take a backseat to excessive partying and substance abuse. In America, drugs and alcohol […]
What to Expect in Your First Year of Sobriety
Transitioning from a life of addiction to a life of sobriety can be difficult whether you’re enrolled in a sober living program or not. While transitional housing and the support that comes with it is all very helpful and effective, your first year of sobriety will still come with its share of challenges and you’ll […]
15 Great Songs About Addiction and Recovery
Music has a profound ability to help us through difficult times in life and keep us focused on what’s really important. As you live your new lifestyle of sobriety, you’ll have good days and bad ones, but this list of songs about addiction and recovery may provide inspiration, hope, and healing when you need it […]
The Importance of a Healthy Sober Living Environment in Recovery
Now that you’ve successfully completed your inpatient drug and alcohol rehab, what’s next? Some people assume that returning home after rehab is the best choice. While it may be a great decision for some, others may have a less positive experience.
Austin Recovery Yoga: Mindful Communities in Recovery
Jacob Groomer’s yoga practice is a very personal one. Although he got sober nearly eight years ago, yoga still plays an important role in his ongoing sobriety. In addition to practicing on his own, Jacob is also a certified yoga instructor in Austin, teaches yoga at Nova Recovery Center every Sunday, and is passionate about […]
How to Stay Sober in College: A Detailed Guide for Students in 2021
Moving away to college is a time for celebration, a new stage of one’s life, a time for growth, discovery, and learning. Students travel from all around the world to attend the college of their choice, where over the next few years they will live, sleep, and make new friendships that last lifetimes.
Where to Meet Sober Friends in Houston, TX
Developing healthy relationships is an important part of living a sober life. In the past, you may have used to use drugs and alcohol as a crutch to boost your confidence in social situations. Now that you’re sober, it will take some time to let go of the old, harmful relationships in your life and […]
Where to Meet Sober Friends in Austin, TX
Finding sober friends doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, in Austin, Texas, getting plugged into a sober social circle couldn’t be any easier. Maybe you’ve lived in Austin for years, but your past social activities always involved going to bars and drinking at friends’ houses. Or maybe you’ve recently relocated to Austin for a […]
Houston Musician Max Flinn: Stardom and Sobriety
A Houston native, a financial analyst, and a talented musician, Max Flinn has found success and happiness in many areas of life, even after a lengthy struggle with substance abuse. His personal experience with addiction and recovery was a defining crossroad in his life and continues to be a major influence in his songwriting. Today, […]
Food, Fun, and Friends: Rustic Creek 4th of July Celebration
The men of Eudaimonia’s Rustic Creek sober living apartment complex took on the 4th of July with a special celebration filled with food, fun, and a little friendly competition. More than 50 sober living residents showed up for the event to enjoy grilled hot dogs, hamburgers and other snacks in good company. Some event-goers also […]
9 Key Ways to Practice Self-Care While Enrolled in a Sober Living Program
Self-care should be a priority for anyone who values their health and wellness, but a lifestyle of drug and alcohol abuse leaves no room for such things. During active addiction, addicts forego even the most basic of needs like food and sleep in order to keep using. As a result, the physical, mental, and spiritual […]
Dealing with Loss in Addiction Recovery
Loss and grief are an inevitable part of life, but the stress of extreme loss during addiction recovery can be a very challenging obstacle to overcome. It may feel like second nature to fall back on drugs and alcohol to cope with feelings of grief and loss, but as a newly sober individual, you have […]
Staying Sober at Your Summer Cookout
Summertime is the perfect time for hosting or attending a summer cookout, but as a newly sober person, the idea of going to this type of event might be overwhelming or uncomfortable. It’s important to note that attending these types of social events will get easier as time goes on, but right now, you don’t […]