Learning to Love Yourself in Recovery
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and February is also National Heart Month, so it’s a wonderful time to focus on love in your life. Not just your love...
How Does Alcohol Really Affect the Body?
Drinking has become a social norm over the years. Many people use it as a way to relax, loosen up, and feel less inhibited. With only a drink or two,...
Turning to Prayer in Recovery
The journey of addiction recovery has many ups and downs. There are many rewarding moments, but also many challenges as well. It is in these times that prayer can be...
5 Ways to Support Your Loved One’s Recovery
Watching a loved one make strides in their addiction recovery can be very rewarding. You see how far they have come and how hard they have worked to change. However,...
Embracing Recovery in the New Year
A new year has begun, and that means new opportunities and adventures await. For those in recovery, it means another milestone has arrived. As you embrace this time of change,...
Five Realistic Resolutions for the New Year
January 1 brings with it the start of a new year and a time of change. Many people set forth to achieve a laundry list of goals they have set...
Keeping a Handle on Cravings
Cravings are a natural, albeit frustrating, part of addiction recovery. It takes time to retrain your brain and body to function effectively without drugs or alcohol. The good news is...
Holiday Gift Ideas to Support Recovery
Now that your loved one is in recovery, you may be wondering what gift you can give to support their new lifestyle. While they are the same person at heart,...
Preparing for the Holidays to Stay on Track with Recovery
The holidays often bring with them a lot of hustle and bustle as people rush around buying gifts, baking cookies, preparing meals, and attending parties and other events. This can...
Benefits of Journaling in Recovery
Have you ever thought about keeping a journal? If not, maybe it’s time you did. Journaling is more than just a hobby or a form of creative release. In a...