What is the 12-Step Program? The 12-Step recovery program was originally promoted by Alcoholic Anonymous. The program is a free peer group offered nationwide at treatment centers and rehabilitation clinics. This group is a very important part of long-term addiction recovery. Attending these groups provides a sense of community, holds
How to Throw a Fun Sober Party for Friends & Family Life in addiction recovery is full of sober firsts – dates, dinner, events, holidays, birthdays, anniversaries and much more. Many of these celebrations involve either hosting or attending parties. If you’ve been to an alcohol or drug addiction treatment
Dangers of Using Drugs & Alcohol as a Coping Mechanism Whether due to stress, sadness or a difficult chapter in our lives we will naturally go searching for a way to relieve these feelings, even if it’s just temporarily. These daily ups and downs can hinder our ability to properly
Don’t set your New Year up for Failure, Bulletproof your Resolutions In our last blog post, we provided 8 attainable New Year’s resolutions for those in addiction recovery. Whether you’re newly sober, ready to get help or just want to cut back on your alcohol intake, resolutions give us goals
New Year’s Resolutions to Maintain Sobriety in 2023 It’s that time of the year again when we sit down and start the new year by setting resolutions. These goals usually pertain to living a healthier lifestyle and can be extremely helpful for our mind and body. For those in addiction
Don’t Stress the Holiday Season: Coping Tips to Avoid Relapse The holiday season is quickly approaching, which can be filled with all kinds of stress, especially for those in recovery from drug addiction or alcohol use disorder. An unexpected event or emotion can easily trigger cravings. Without the proper tools
What is the DDAP? The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), formerly known as the Department of Health, was officially formed in Pennsylvania in July 2012. The goal of the DDAP is to provide education, intervention and treatment programs to reduce drug and alcohol abuse and dependency for residents
Why it is Necessary to End Harmful Relationships with Drug & Alcohol Users for Long-Term Recovery Men and women recovering from addiction to drugs and alcohol must actively work to protect their sobriety. While it is not required for newly sober people, cutting ties with old friends who still regularly
Key Reasons to Volunteer as Part of your Recovery Journey People adjusting to a sober life must find fun, productive and interesting ways to spend their free time. Healthy hobbies like exercise, art, meditation and volunteering allow you to manage your free time and avoid triggers that could lead to
Guide to Navigating Life Post Sober Living Housing A sober living home provides a safe, structured and protective environment after drug & alcohol rehabilitation. Once your 60- or 90-day stay is complete, it is time to transition back home. Whether that means moving in with family or going off on
