If you’re reading this guide, chances are, you or someone you love may be experiencing symptoms related to a drastic reduction in alcohol consumption, or stopping drinking altogether. It can be tempting to minimize the significance of withdrawal, hoping that some electrolytes and rest will do the trick.  However, alcohol

Seeking out care for addiction requires immense courage. Sometimes taking that step can feel impossible — but with expanding treatment options, recovery has become increasingly individualized, and as such, more attainable than ever. In the realm of addiction treatment, partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) stand out as an effective but still

For many, New Year’s Eve is synonymous with celebration, reflection, and the excitement of fresh beginnings. It’s a time to reminisce about the past year’s highlights and challenges while looking ahead with optimism. However, for those in recovery, this evening can be a complex mix of emotions. The cultural and

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has helped millions of people worldwide find recovery from their alcoholism, providing a guiding structure through its 12 Steps. But beyond the Steps, another critical aspect of AA’s success is its 12 Traditions, which serve as the foundation for how the organization functions as a whole. At

Getting sober is one of the greatest things you can do for yourself and your well-being. It’s incredibly brave and takes great courage to not only recognize that you have a problem, but to decide to get help for yourself and others in your life. It should be applauded and

The drug epidemic has long been a problem in America, especially amongst lower socioeconomic classes in major cities. However, there’s one dangerous drug that has exploded onto the stage, wreaking havoc on the public when used improperly. That drug is fentanyl.  The dangers of fentanyl cannot be understated. While it’s

Remember to fan the flames of your recovery, as a fire left untended will go out! We are taught in recovery that it is dangerous to believe what we did yesterday will be enough to keep us sober tomorrow. Recovered alcoholics and addicts throughout history have demonstrated that the foundation

Happiness can feel elusive, determined by what’s happening (or not happening) right now. Joy, on the other hand, is a sense of contentment one feels regardless of the current situation.  It is not altered by external factors.  You don’t have to wait until the trouble is over to be filled

Young and cheerful friends sitting and fry marshmallows near bonfire at night time on the nature Every one of us goes through times where we feel bogged down by negative emotions, triggered by traumatic or stressful events, and just generally at the end of our ropes. All this negativity can

Around this time of year, love is in the air and people everywhere are ready to celebrate that love with the ones closest to them. Sounds perfect, right? Well, if you don’t have that special someone to share the holiday with this year, you may not be feeling like celebrating.