Halfway House vs Sober Living: What’s the Difference?
After treatment has been completed, not everyone has a safe and supportive environment to return to as they continue their sobriety journey.
How to Cope with Living with an Addict
There’s no doubt that individuals who have an addiction have it tough. However, living with an addict can cause an unimaginable amount of fear, sadness, and grief. Living with a loved one who needs to seek treatment for addiction can be extremely difficult, bringing hardship to the entire family. Addiction brings with it a world […]
A Quick Stop on Your Road to Recovery: 5 Signs You Should Move into a Sober Living Home
Do you or a loved one struggle with addiction? Have you been on a hard road toward recovery for longer than you can remember? Desire is the first necessary step to getting clean. But even when you “get clean,” you may not feel ready to re-enter society. Sober living homes are sometimes called “halfway houses” […]
Getting Back up Again: What to Do After a Relapse
You didn’t quit, you just fell down. Studies show that one of the top 5 reasons people relapse, is because they stop investing time in their self-care. When we talk about self-care, we mean the small, and large things you do, to take care of your physical, and mental health. Exercising, eating healthy foods, and […]
Continuity of Care: The Necessity for Aftercare Services
Since addiction is a disease that there is no known cure for, recovery is a continuous process. Just like other diseases which require treatment throughout the remainder of a lifetime, the treatment of addiction must be a lifelong ordeal. Aftercare services provided by treatment centers can help provide recovery resources, support, and care for individuals […]
What it Means to Live One Day at a Time in Recovery
What it Means to Live One Day at a Time in Recovery If you have ever been to treatment or known someone who has attended drug or alcohol addiction treatment, you may have heard the saying, “ live one day at a time ”. The phrase is not just a common encouragement, it holds great […]
4 Fun Ways to Stay Sober During the Holidays
4 Fun Ways to Stay Sober During the Holidays With all the get-togethers and parties that go on during the holiday season, it seems, even more, challenging to stay sober. For many in recovery, the holidays can be a triggering reminder of past times that drugs and alcohol were used to celebrate. During this time, […]
How An App Can Help You With Staying Sober
It goes without saying that staying sober is a challenge. It requires a complete lifestyle modification that many people aren’t willing or able to undertake. For those that do, however, the rewards are beyond worthwhile. A sober lifestyle will open up doors and opportunities that you may have never thought were possible. You will be […]
