Addiction / Recovery / Parents & Families
Living with a Former Addict: Friends & Family Support Guide
Whether you are a spouse, a parent, or a sibling, living with someone in addiction recovery presents many challenges. Although
Addiction / Recovery / Aftercare
Effects of military service can cause substance use issues, data shows
Military life is not easy. With the combination of grueling physical training, demanding schedules, separation from familiar support systems, and
Aftercare
Restarting Your Career After Addiction
Finding employment in the current job market is a difficult task for everyone. If you have a history of substance
Aftercare
Recovering from Relapse
Relapsing into a former drug and alcohol addiction is always unfortunate, but it does not mean that you should get
Aftercare
Living a Balanced Lifestyle After Your Recovery Program
Addiction is a lifelong struggle, and the battle does not end with your recovery program. To achieve long-term sobriety, creating
Aftercare
Ideas for Your Reward System
Let’s face it: sobriety is not an easy feat, and you should be rewarded for your efforts. To stay motivated
Aftercare
Socializing Sober After Your Addiction Recovery
After you go through an addiction recovery program, socializing can be difficult. For many former addicts, seeing old friends brings
Addiction / Recovery / Aftercare
Addiction Recovery and the Nostalgia Trap
It’s part of human nature to sometimes feel wistful – looking back at the past through rose-tinted glasses and wishing
Recovery / Aftercare
The Importance of Social Circles During Addiction Recovery
Everyone craves friendship and human connection. We want people to lean on, people to lift us up, and people to
Parents & Families / Aftercare
How to Take Steps to Repair Your Relationship after Addiction Recovery (Part 2)
Substance abuse will always trump any relationship. It doesn’t matter how understanding of a partner or family you have, or
Parents & Families / Aftercare
How to Take Steps to Repair Your Relationship after Addiction Recovery (Part 1)
Life does not magically return to normal after addiction recovery. Sadly, things don’t work that way. You will find yourself
Parents & Families / Aftercare
Spotting Signs of Relapse After Addiction Recovery (Part 2)
In the first installment of this blog series on relapse, we discussed the first few behavioral signs that someone might
