Dealing with Loss in Addiction Recovery
May 28, 2018
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
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Staying Sober at Your Summer Cookout
May 26, 2018
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
How to Plan a Sober Vacation
May 25, 2018
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
Overcoming Shame in Addiction Recovery
May 24, 2018
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
Setting and Achieving Goals in Recovery
May 24, 2018
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
Staying Sober in a State Where Marijuana is Legal
May 23, 2018
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
7 Sober Ways to Cope with Stress During Finals Week
May 2, 2018
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
5 Local Organizations That Support the Austin Recovery Community
May 2, 2018
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
Emotional Sobriety: Living Authentically Sober
April 23, 2018
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
Should I Enroll in Sober Living After Rehab?
April 19, 2018
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
Sober Living Home Checklist: What to Know Before You Move In
April 12, 2018
Moving into a sober living home is a practical step: you get a substance-free place to live while you rebuild routines like work, school, relationships, and day-to-day responsibility.
Are Sober Living Homes Effective?
April 11, 2018
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
April Social Calendar for Rustic Creek Residents and Alumni
April 5, 2018
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
The Importance of Sober Living Alumni Involvement
April 5, 2018
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,
The Challenges of Getting Sober Young
April 3, 2018
Updated on July 16th, 2020 Being a young person in recovery certainly has its benefits, but learning how to stay sober after rehab can often