Category: Aftercare

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…

Being sober doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the fun that comes with Halloween. Whether you’re new to recovery or years into your sober journey, this season offers plenty of exciting ways to celebrate while staying true to your g…

Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year—filled with costumes, creativity, and community events. But for those in recovery, it can also bring unique challenges. Many Halloween parties and celebrations involve alcohol or su…

When we think about the causes of substance abuse and addiction, the ones most likely to come to mind are recreation, peer pressure, mental health struggles, and physical pain. While these are all extremely common factors leading to subs…

Holiday weekends like Labor Day are a time for celebration, family gatherings, and community events. For many people in recovery, though, these long weekends can also bring challenges. Cookouts, parties, and festivals often involve alcoh…

Behaviors that lead to relapse can be difficult to spot. Some are more internal than external. How do you know when someone you love is on the road to relapse? Or even yourself? Maintaining recovery from addiction can be a struggle for a…

You may think you don’t have enough time to commit to rehab, but outpatient treatment is a flexible alternative to inpatient rehab.