Updated on August 25th, 2020 It’s nearly summertime and vacation season is upon us! Just because you’re sober now, doesn’t mean you have to give up fun group vacations with your friends and family. There are plenty of ways to vacation sober without the stress. It just takes some planning.
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Overcoming Shame in Addiction Recovery
Holding onto shame can sabotage your recovery. Maybe you felt overwhelming shame and guilt throughout your active addiction as you consistently hurt the people you loved the most. Now that you’re sober, you may feel another surge of guilt and shame as you reflect on the people you hurt, the bad decisions you made, and […]
Setting and Achieving Goals in Recovery
A life without goals is a life without purpose, especially if you’re recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. Living day to day without a set of goals or values is particularly harmful, sober or not, but if you’re transitioning out of a life of addiction, setting and achieving goals for yourself is even more important.
Staying Sober in a State Where Marijuana is Legal
Staying sober in any location has its challenges but some people in recovery may find themselves wondering whether it’s wise to relocate to a state where marijuana is legal. Does the presence of legal marijuana mean they will be more tempted to use it? Does it increase their overall risk of relapse? Should they consider […]
7 Sober Ways to Cope with Stress During Finals Week
Finals week. It’s the light at the end of the tunnel but it can also be the worst week of the entire semester. Although months of hard work are finally coming to an end and summer break is just around the corner, you still have to make it through a week of intense testing, final […]
5 Local Organizations That Support the Austin Recovery Community
Austin, Texas has a very large and active community of people in recovery from addiction. Not surprisingly, there are several Austin-based social enterprise businesses and organizations that also do their part to support people in recovery. If supporting local Austinites in recovery is important to you, there are plenty of ways you can get involved. […]
Should I Enroll in Sober Living After Rehab?
Even if you’ve successfully completed drug rehab, the work is still far from over. Lasting sobriety is a lifelong process that will no doubt challenge you each and every day. Some days will be easier than others, but long-term treatment and support systems will help make the difficult days a little bit easier.
7 Things to Know About Sober Living Homes Before Moving In
After rehab, many people choose to continue their addiction treatment by enrolling in a transitional housing program. Sober living houses are excellent resources for newly sober people and they provide a great deal of support in a difficult and transitional phase of life.
Are Sober Living Homes Effective?
People who enroll in sober living programs come from all walks of life. Whether they’ve just finished rehab or they recently relapsed after several months of sobriety, sober living homes are extremely advantageous and beneficial for people of all ages and in all stages of addiction recovery.
April Social Calendar for Rustic Creek Residents and Alumni
Each month at our Rustic Creek apartments, we host a series of events and activities for our current residents and alumni. Our hope is that these activities will provide a place for you to establish new friendships, connect with other alumni regularly, and just have some fun.
The Importance of Sober Living Alumni Involvement
Upon completing a sober living program, it may be easy to return home and quickly become consumed with life’s responsibilities, such as getting a job, going to school, or attending weekly recovery meetings. Although all these things are very important to a life of sustained recovery, maintaining the relationships and bonds you created with your […]
3 Sobriety Calculators to Help You Track and Celebrate Your Days Sober
Getting sober is a huge accomplishment. It’s one that should be celebrated, remembered, and shared often. A sobriety calculator is just one tool that sober living residents and rehab alumni can use to keep their sobriety top of mind. Unlike a normal calendar or time tracker device, sobriety calculators are mobile apps that can be […]
How Pets Can Enhance a Lifestyle of Sobriety
Your first thought after leaving rehab probably isn’t, “I want to get a pet.” Being in the early stages of recovery, you are most likely focused on finding a safe and sober place to live, getting a job, or simply maintaining your sobriety after leaving rehab.
10 Reasons to Add Yoga to Your Daily Routine
Yoga is incorporated into addiction recovery programming in many rehab centers, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that many recovering addicts have their first encounters with it in the early stages of recovery. But even after rehab, yoga can be an excellent addition to your daily routine, providing countless physical, spiritual, and emotional benefits in […]
March Social Calendar for Rustic Creek Residents and Alumni
Peer support and community activities help people in recovery make new friends, build healthy social networks, and establish a sense of belonging in a recovery community.