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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...

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...

How to Choose a Sober Living Home

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. With countless sober living...

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...

September is National Recovery Month: Here are 9 Ways to Participate

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Employment in Recovery: Job Resources for Recovering Addicts in Sober Living

After transitioning into sober living, many individuals focus their time on finding employment. This is often because they have either left their job to enroll in rehab or lost their job prior to enrolling. Becoming self-sufficient in recovery is a great goal to have....

Top 6 Signs of Relapse

Physical relapse is often precipitated by a number of emotional, mental, and spiritual changes. In some cases, you may not even realize you’re gradually slipping further and further from your recovery goals and heading straight for a relapse. What Is a Drug Relapse? A...

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. Unfortunately, not...