05 Jun 2023

Embracing A Sober Summer

 Embracing a Sober Summer: Fun Activities for Individuals in Recovery Introduction: Embracing a Sober Summer: Fun Activities for Individuals in Recovery. Summer is a season of warmth, sunshine, and vibrant energy. It’s a time when people often engage in social gatherings, parties, and outdoor adventures. For individuals in early recovery, the summer season can be […]

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29 Apr 2023

People, Places and Things

What is People Places and Things?   In recovery from addiction, individuals often face a variety of challenges that can make it difficult to maintain their sobriety and build a fulfilling life. Three of the most important life skills that individuals in recovery must learn are “People, Places, and Things.” People First, “People” refers to […]

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25 Apr 2023

Being dry vs. Being sober

Being Dry vs. Being Sober When it comes to addiction recovery, there are many different terms and concepts that are often used interchangeably. Being Dry vs. Being Sober . One such pair of terms is “dry” versus “sober.” While they may seem similar on the surface, they actually refer to two distinct states of being, […]

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07 Mar 2023

Burnout Prevention: How to Rediscover your Joy & Passion

What is Burnout and Mental Exhaustion? If you’ve been feeling mentally and emotionally exhausted, you’re not alone. The vast majority of students, parents, professionals (or a combination of all three) have begun to feel worn down by the realities of our day to day lives. For quite some time, we’ve been living in what is […]

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07 Mar 2023

Is Alcoholism Genetic?

Is Alcoholism Genetic? Understanding the DNA behind Alcoholism Many studies done by notable universities, experts in alcoholism and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse have shown genetics could lead an individual to alcoholism and alcohol dependency. However, there is no one single gene that predisposes a person to alcoholism. Instead, there are a variety of […]

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17 Feb 2023

How Parents can Make Amends with Children and Family Members

Twelve Step Recovery Process: Helping Parents Make Amends in Recovery In the Twelve Step recovery process you must recognize how your behavior has harmed others and seek to repair the damage caused to children, family members and friends during your active addiction. Step Eight and Step Nine of AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) call this “making amends” […]

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18 Jan 2023

Alternatives to the Traditional 12-Step Recovery Program

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 you accountable and refrains those […]

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03 Jan 2023

Tips for Hosting a Sober Party in Addiction Recovery

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 facility, you’ve learned tips to […]

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