It’s summertime, and the livin’ is easy…but not necessarily if you have a history of alcohol addiction or abuse. One thing you can never afford to do is become complacent about your recovery. It has to be in the forefront of your heart and mind, every minute of every day, because that is what a…
As humans, we have a basic need to make connections and interact with each other. For people in recovery, who have moved on from their previous group of friends, establishing a group of positive people who can become a sober support system is an important part of achieving their goal of lifelong sobriety. A social…
Summer is here, and for many the season brings time away from school, work, and volunteer commitments. The warm weather and holidays go hand-in-hand with relaxing vacations, carefree outings and poolside BBQs. However, for those in recovery from drug or alcohol abuse, each tradition can be a relapse in disguise. In this entry we will…
The New Year season is a time when many people tend to let their hair down and do some serious celebrating with family and friends. For people in recovery, unhealthy partying is simply not an option if they want to stay committed to the path of sobriety. How can you resist temptation at this time…