Category: Addiction

Recovery is a time to focus on healing, rebuilding your life, and creating healthy habits that support long-term sobriety. As you gain confidence in your recovery, it’s natural to wonder when you’re ready to start dating agai…

Building strong daily recovery habits can make a major difference in early recovery and long-term sobriety. When you’re adjusting to life without drugs or alcohol, having structure in your day can help you feel more grounded, reduc…

Pride Month is a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, honor the history of the movement, and embrace authenticity, self-expression, and connection. Throughout June, communities across the country host parades, festivals, parties, an…

Addiction recovery apps can be a powerful companion on your journey to sobriety. They help you stay connected to your support network, track your behavior and progress, and manage cravings as they arise, providing daily guidance and moti…

Watching a loved one struggle with addiction can make you feel helpless. Addiction doesn’t only affect the person battling with substances;1 it greatly affects family and friends who see and interact with their loved one’s addiction.1 Re…

St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated every year on March 17 in honor of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. In the United States, the holiday has evolved into a festive celebration filled with parades,…

The Christmas season is meant to bring joy, connection, and celebration, but for people in recovery it can also bring stress. Travel, family gatherings, financial pressure, disrupted routines, and environments where alcohol is present ca…

Every year, as Thanksgiving approaches, you might start seeing posts, memes, or invites about “Blackout Wednesday.” It’s that unofficial celebration the night before Thanksgiving many treat like a mini holiday. Blackout Wednesday often i…

From stigma to discrimination, members of the LGBTQ+ community often face unique challenges that can contribute to substance abuse.1 Finding targeted care can open the doors to safe spaces with ongoing support. Keep reading to learn more…

Staying sober during the holidays can feel overwhelming, especially when traditions, travel, and large gatherings are involved. Thanksgiving often brings family dynamics, old routines, emotional triggers, and environments where alcohol i…