There seems to be an understanding that substances are vital for social occasions because there is often a lot of alcohol at parties and other…
Recovery is a tricky thing. There really isn’t any way to “complete” recovery. It’s a journey that never really ends. Unfortunately, relapses can happen. You…
Staying motivated to complete anything can be difficult once you get past the initial thrill of starting a new task. Once you’re in the thick…
Recovery can be a difficult time. You might find yourself going along smoothly, but then almost immediately, it feels like a wrench has been thrown…
Exercise is an essential aspect of recovery from substance use. You might scrunch your nose up at the thought of going for a run or…
Health coach Suzy Glaskie says, “Simple swaps and energy-sustaining snacks can help us sail through our working day.” We simply have to know what those…
Getting a restful night’s sleep is just as important as anything else you do for your recovery. A restful night’s sleep on a regular basis…
There are going to be times in your recovery where your eyes open in the morning and you dread getting out of bed. Maybe the…
Sian Lewis, in an article for Wellness Journal magazine, writes that the outdoors can be a healing place for one’s recovery. Getting out into the…
Socializing and meeting up with friends at a bar is a familiar ritual for millions of Americans. Except that for anyone in recovery, such an…