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

Recovery is a fresh start through which people aim to find joy and purpose in everyday life without the need for substances. Without substances to turn to and help keep their mind off difficult times in life, people need something else to help ground them and keep them pushing forward,

“[Recovery] changed my life… it was the best thing I ever did. My big worry when I got sober was, ‘I’m not going to have fun anymore.’ Someone gets married and I’m not gonna have a drink? Guess what – I didn’t have any of that, and it’s been awesome.”

During treatment for substance use disorder (SUD), other issues beyond the main problem of addiction are identified in order to best help the patient succeed in achieving recovery. These issues take form in co-occurring disorders – defined as any mental health disorders that are present at the same time as

Avoiding Complacency   Whenever we accomplish something, we naturally feel excited and proud of ourselves. After leaving treatment, those in recovery are especially proud – they have just dedicated time and effort towards self-improvement and making lifestyle changes. However, recovery is not a “one and done” achievement – it is