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 […]
How to Plan a Sober Vacation
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.
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. […]
Emotional Sobriety: Living Authentically Sober
The journey from addiction to sobriety is full of twists and turns. Although every person’s experience will be different, each journey shares some of the same crossroads. For example, as you work through your addiction treatment, you will need to recognize that you have a substance use problem and that you cannot overcome it on […]
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.