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Relapse is difficult for both the individual and their loved ones. If someone you care about has relapsed, it might be unsettling and frustrating. Even with the best of intentions, people do [...]

Maintaining a sober lifestyle becomes more difficult, especially for those in early recovery. Take action before cravings start, and you'll have a greater chance of preventing relapse during the [...]

Slip vs. Relapse? Is a slip and relapse the same thing? Many people in recovery hear the terms slip and relapse, and wonder if they are the same thing. Sometimes slip and relapse are used [...]

The key to maintaining a life in recovery is a combination of self-care and self-awareness. By taking care of ourselves and recognizing certain signs, we can prevent relapse. One of the tools [...]

The pain of being a loved one of someone who is struggling with addiction is real! As our hearts get broken over and over again, our mind often flashes back to the “what if’s” [...]

In today’s society, there are so many misunderstandings surrounding addiction. Inaccurate information often causes people and their loved ones to remain enslaved to addiction. They should [...]

Research proves that successful recovery achieved more often when someone becomes a part of a community of like-minded people. A group where sobriety is modeled and expected. The power of staying [...]

Ask most people in recovery what their number one battle is, and they’ll tell you: “Don’t entertain thoughts that are enemies to the new life you desire.” So when it comes to learning [...]

Sometimes I feel like if I say No one more time I will die, but I now know this to be a lie. It’s like we have a limited amount of No’s each day and sometimes we run out of them before the day is [...]

Time for Reflection is Critical to Recovery Consider the experience of hitting the “pause button” for a short period of time during your day. Pausing to reflect on why sobriety is the [...]