Writing in a private diary was a common practice for many during childhood; it was a place to confess inner thoughts, struggles, and goals for the future without the need to worry about outside judgment or punishment. You may have stopped keeping a diary once you reached adulthood, but the concept and its benefits can […]
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5 Sober Apps to Help Manage and Maintain Your Sobriety
In today’s increasingly digital world, it seems that there is an app available for just about anything imaginable, whether it be for checking your home security system cameras while away on vacation, managing your grocery shopping list, or even filing an on-the-spot car insurance claim after an accident. Whether you are new to sobriety or […]
Life After Sober Living: 5 Tips to Help You Move On Successfully
The journey of recovery is an incredibly personal one that will vary widely from person to person, and there’s no way to predict the amount of time you will need to stay at your sober living home. However, every sober living resident will eventually have to move out and on when they feel capable of living […]
Tips for Making Living Amends
To make amends, you must do more than just make apologies for your past behavior. Instead, making amends means you apologize for what you’ve done and make it right. Similarly, making living amends means you completely change the way you live and remain committed to that lifestyle.
Recommitting to Your Recovery
The start of a new year is a chance to re-evaluate your life and your recovery. If you haven’t yet given any thought to where you are now in your recovery journey and where you’d like to be, this is a good exercise in self-improvement and discipline that will help you fully enjoy the benefits of a stable and sober life.
How to Stay Sober at NYE Parties
Every December on New Year’s, many people overindulge and binge on alcohol to celebrate the upcoming year. In America, this behavior is often an annual tradition that people don’t think twice about before doing. However, if you’re sober, it doesn’t have to be your tradition and there are many other ways to celebrate.
Is Abstinence From Addictive Substances Necessary in Recovery?
Many addiction recovery programs require complete abstinence from drugs and alcohol in recovery while others recommend moderation management instead. But what’s the difference between the two? Which one is better? And what are the benefits of complete abstinence from addictive substances?
How to Work Step 11 [Of the 12 Steps]
Are you working Step 11 of the 12-Step Program? This step focuses on deepening your connection with your Higher Power as you cultivate your spirituality through the practice of prayer, meditation, or some other type of spiritual practice.
How Loneliness Can Get In The Way Of Sobriety
Feelings of loneliness in sobriety may not seem like they have the potential to cause relapse, but they’re more powerful than you might think. Evidence from research studies shows loneliness is one of the psychological variables related to high-risk behavior like substance abuse. As a result, people in recovery may relapse when they feel lonely because they may be more likely to revert to old behaviors in moments of weakness
8 Fundamental Factors in Long-Term Sobriety
In treatment, people make personal lifestyle changes and gain skills and tools that help them sustain their sobriety. However, research studies have indicated several key factors will help them sustain their new sober lifestyle that’s sustainable and purpose-filled.
What to Do If a Doctor Prescribes You Painkillers
Prescription opioids are commonly prescribed by dentists, doctors, and other medical professionals to help people manage pain. But what should you do if you’re in recovery and a doctor prescribes you painkillers
How to Work Step 6 Of the Twelve Steps
Step 6 of the 12-Step Program requires courage, humility, and perseverance to achieve. Instead of just quitting drinking or saying you’ll stop using drugs, this step requires you to become willing to completely change your life by addressing the underlying causes of your addiction.
How to Stay Connected While Social Distancing
Although many of the nationwide stay-at-home orders may soon be coming to an end, the new coronavirus remains a very real threat that is easily spread from person to person. As a result, local and national government officials are still recommending that people maintain strict social distancing practices. While this may be good news for […]
How Do I Stay Sober on Bad Days?
When you’re addicted to drugs or alcohol, any type of day is a good reason to get high or drunk. Whether you’re feeling low and you want to feel better, or you’re on top of the world and you want an extra boost, using is a quick fix. On the other hand, when you’re sober, […]
Do You Ever Really Recover After Addiction?
Addiction is a complex disease and the idea of being “in recovery” or being “a recovered addict” is somewhat objective. Recovery is unique to every individual and if you’re wondering whether you’ll ever fully recover after addiction, you’re not alone.