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You may have heard that dating while in alcohol or drug addiction recovery is dangerous territory, and while many sober coaches, sponsors, and therapists advise against it but how much truth is there in this age-old rule? Should You Date in Alcohol or Drug Addiction Recovery? The short answer? It’s probably not a great idea. Let […]
For most Americans, the job market is tough, but for those with alcohol or drug addiction recovery, the climb can be even steeper. With your history of addiction, how can you take advantage of the expanding job market when you have those awkward gaps in your resume? Thankfully, there are resources available to help you […]
Anyone who is in alcohol or drug addiction recovery and working their recovery steps understands the amount of work that is required to maintain sobriety. In recovery, you don’t dream – you do. Being proactive about achieving what you want in your life is how you take a dream and turn it into reality. So, […]
There is an obvious implication that sobriety is good for your physical and mental health, but there are other benefits of ditching your drugs and alcohol abuse that you may not realize right away. 1. The Amount of Money you Save is Obscene If you thought skipping your traditional morning grande shaken iced-coffee with one […]
Finding the right gift for your loved one’s birthday can be quite difficult, especially when that special someone may be a recovering addict. It’s important to be sensitive to your recovering loved one while at the same time remembering that even though they are dedicated to their sobriety, like you, they have interests and hobbies. […]
It’s the holiday season, but when you are in outpatient addiction treatment this time of year can be anything but delightful. With the presents, the family meals, and not to mention the family members that you may not be ready to face after being in outpatient drug treatment, it can be challenging to actually enjoy […]
Humans are naturally curious creatures and as a recovering alcoholic, when you are asked why you don’t drink (and people will ask) you might struggle to find the words to explain yourself. Whether you choose to share your entire life story or you’d rather just stick to the bullet-points, here are some tips to keep […]
As 2015 comes to an end, and our large oversized wall calendars get replaced with 2016 calendars; a year untouched even by time-traveling deloreans, you may find yourself wanting to set goals for the next year. New Year’s Resolutions are a popular activity as these objectives can give a positive outlook of the year to […]
In the weeks and months following a stay in rehab, recovering addicts are particularly vulnerable to relapse. When it comes to an addictive substance like alcohol, the rate of relapse during the recovery period averages anywhere between 50% and 90%. Recovering meth addicts face a staggering 93% rate of relapse. Warding off relapse is a […]
You hear it every day. You flip on the TV, there it is. You turn on your car radio, there it is. You go to work and people are talking about it as they gossip by the water cooler. Marijuana. Well, legalized marijuana, if we want to get specific. It’s been a hot topic of […]
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