By: ebarbour
Planning for a Sober Summer
Content updated on 04/09/24 Summertime is a season of revitalization and energy. During summer, the weather is warm, friends, family and...
How to Spot and Overcome Hopelessness in Addiction Recovery
Updated on 3/8/2023 Experiencing feelings of loneliness can happen at any point and interfere with your progress in addiction recovery. Persistent...
Alcoholism: Its Influence and Relationship with Veterans
Updated on 07/03/23 Alcoholism in veterans is a common and severe problem. Veterans show higher rates of alcoholism on a regular...
When to “Break Up” with a Sponsor
A big part of recovery is rebuilding and reestablishing the relationship you have with yourself and others. However, it can be...
The Relationship Between Mental Health and Addiction
When you have both a substance use disorder (SUD) and a mental health disorder, this is called a co-occurring disorder or...
Decision Fatigue and Addiction Recovery
Making decisions in early recovery, however big or small, can drain your energy. When incorporating your recovery regimen to work into...
Is Marijuana Addictive?
There is a popular belief that marijuana is not an addictive drug. However, health professionals and scientists agree that marijuana is...
First Responders: Getting Help for Behavioral Health
There is no question that there are significant risks in behavioral health consequences for first responders. Approximately 30% of first responders...
Learning Accountability in Recovery
Accountability in recovery is a significant attribute for maintaining sobriety; it helps you make wise and responsible decisions. Success with sobriety...
Mindfulness Technique: A Look at Urge Surfing
Have you ever acted out of impulse because of an emotional experience? These are known as urges or cue-elicited cravings. These...