Early sobriety can seem dull if you haven’t found a way to replace the endorphins you received from feeding your addiction. Unfortunately, experiencing an endorphin…
Guilt is one of the worst feelings in the world.  It’s that nagging, downward dragging voice in your head that constantly reminds you of every…
Dating is awkward.  There’s no denying that being vulnerable with strangers while attempting to find someone you really click with can be an exhausting and…
Getting sober requires a change in lifestyle, and part of this change means burning bridges with people who are not conducive with your sobriety. Â When…
Relapse is a serious concern in early recovery. Â While relapse does not mean failure and can always be turned into an opportunity to learn and…
If you have ever sought help for a substance abuse problem, or if you have been considering doing so, you may have come across the…
If you’ve ever experienced addiction, you almost certainly have experienced times of high stress.  Stress is nearly always a contributing factor in substance abuse, whether…
Dating in addiction recovery can present some extra challenges. First, it’s typically best to have a year or more in recovery before you start dating.…
Most experts don’t recommend starting a new relationship until you have at least a year in recovery. There are several good reasons for this. One…
Volunteering has been a part of AA since the very beginning and still an important part of the program. You haven’t really worked the steps…