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…
One question people sometimes struggle with in recovery is whether they should tell people they are recovering from a substance use disorder. Most people would…
Many studies have found that social support is a key aspect of a successful recovery from addiction. Addiction is often alienating. People with substance use…
Family members undergo a lot when a loved one is in recovery. In many cases, the family dynamic can be altered in ways that stress…
Therapy is one of the most foundational components of addiction recovery, and it’s a space that provides people with the chance to work through some…
One of the scariest aspects of recovery – for many people – is relapse. This is because of the severe stigma behind it; many people…
If you’re just getting started on your journey towards healing and restoration, congratulations! Recovery is an incredibly beautiful, courageous, transformative journey to be on –…
Previous research has shown us that men and women experience thoughts and emotions differently, so it’s only natural that they’d undergo different processes of addiction…
Are human brains are hardwired to seek out potential obstacles, and that’s why we often struggle with issues like anxiety and stress. Even in addiction…
A few years ago, the Chicago Tribune covered the story of a young man – 24 years old, to be exact – who dropped out…