The countdown to the holidays is on!  For many, holidays mean delightful aromas, twinkling lights and celebrations with friends and family. For some, along with the anticipation of sharing joyous times together comes the realization that the holidays can be challenging when you’re in recovery. But, there is good news!

  celebration, holidays and people concept – happy family having tea party at home In recent years, connecting and spending quality time with those we love has been increasingly difficult due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thankfully, though, we have adapted and found ways to work alongside the pandemic so that

  When someone says, “Hey, how’s it going?” in passing, do you take a moment to think about your response? Or by way of verbal muscle memory, do you reply, “Good — and you?” Often, you probably respond and keep walking, not even stopping to hear what the person has

  Substance use disorder is something that impacts everyone in the wake of the disease…especially family members, close friends, and loved ones. When someone you love is suffering from the disease, they act in ways they would not typically act under normal circumstances. This can consume your life, and can often

  You’ve probably heard “90 meetings in 90 days” before, somewhere during your recovery journey – 90 in 90 is a major method of maintaining recovery once you’re out of treatment and back in the real world. Although it may not seem easy to make room for meetings in your

We all have family that we can turn to in times of need. We look to our family for support and love during our toughest moments. In the case of recovery, families may not know everything about the disease of addiction. As a family member of someone in recovery, you

Every September, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) sponsors Recovery Month to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and celebrate those in recovery (www.recoverymonth.gov). At Fellowship Hall, we work to dispel the stigma surrounding substance use disorder: no one is immune to this

Change happens slowly. It is often much slower than most of us care for, particularly in recovery. Just as the disease of chemical addiction doesn’t happen overnight, neither does recovery. There are actually 6 stages in the process. Stage 1: Pre-contemplation:  This is the time for most alcoholics and addicts

The words treatment, rehab, addiction, and addict pack a powerful punch – sometimes so powerful we feel as though they are taboo or should not be mentioned.   Whether we are the ones seeking treatment, or are family of a loved one needing treatment, the notion of sharing and discussing

Addiction to alcohol and other drugs is a disease that impacts both the substance user as well as their entire family network. When we think of recovery, it can be easy to feel that the process is only applicable or crucial for the suffering alcoholic or addict. However, a critical