When you are in an intimate relationship with a partner or spouse, it can be difficult to see the situation from an outsider’s perspective. Intense…
Fall is often a favorite holiday, with so many festivities going on. For those of us in addiction recovery, however, this season may bring up…
Living with an active addiction is a lot like living in an alternate reality. Substance abuse can create profound mental changes that affect how you perceive…
It is common for people in recovery from substance use disorders to experience dreams of using drugs or alcohol. These dreams can feel more like…
Typically, when we think of hygiene, we think of activities such as brushing our teeth and taking showers. Sleep hygiene, however, refers to routines that…
Self-care is all the rage right now. It seems everywhere you turn you will find magazines, social media influencers, and wellness companies urging you to…
Developing an addiction to drugs or alcohol can damage every aspect of your life, including your finances. Whether you struggled financially before your addiction or…
Traveling can be stressful, and airports are full of potential triggers for the newly sober. You may have used flying as an opportunity to drink…
Early sobriety comes with its fair share of challenges—some are expected, others, not so much. One circumstance you might not anticipate until it happens is…
Part of deciding to seek help for addiction is deciding how public you wish to be about your recovery journey. There are many reasons you…