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
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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
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
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
Sobriety Calculator (Free): Count Your Days Sober & Milestones
March 30, 2018
Tracking your sober time can be a simple way to stay aware of your progress. Whether you call it a sobriety calculator, sobriety counter, sober day counter, or sober timer, the goal is the same: help you measure your days of sobriety and recognize milestones.
This guide includes a free days sober calculator, tips for choosing a sobriety date, and a comparison of three popular sober calculator app options.
10 Reasons to Add Yoga to Your Daily Routine
March 15, 2018
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
How to Cope with Insomnia in Sobriety
February 27, 2018
According to the Journal of Addiction Research and Therapy, insomnia is extremely common during alcohol recovery and is associated with an increased risk of relapse.1
What Does It Mean to Have a Spiritual Awakening in Sobriety?
February 7, 2018
You may hear many people in recovery talk about having a spiritual awakening, but what does that mean exactly? While bringing up spiritual matters may
Are You Sabotaging Your Own Sobriety?
January 31, 2018
Staying sober after rehab can be a challenge. It’s an entirely new lifestyle change that will require continued hard work and effort. Every individual in
How to Tell Your Recovery Story
January 26, 2018
Updated on May 14th, 2021 If you enter programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or enroll in a sober living program with other people in recovery,
What are the Top Reasons to Join a Recovery Support Group After Rehab?
January 10, 2018
After you’ve completed a drug and alcohol rehab program, you may be tempted to think that you don’t need continued support; that as long as
How to Deal With the Holiday Blues and Maintain Your Sobriety
December 26, 2017
Updated on August 11th, 2020 Early sobriety is a time full of challenges, adjustments, milestones, and change, which can all be very exciting and advantageous,
Helpful Tips for Setting Recovery-Oriented New Year’s Resolutions
December 20, 2017
With 2018 right around the corner, you may be starting to think about New Year’s resolutions and goals you’d like to set for yourself in
7 Excuses for Not Drinking
December 14, 2017
It’s officially the holiday season and you may have several holiday parties coming up on your agenda. Whether it’s a social event for work, with