Happiness can feel elusive, determined by what’s happening (or not happening) right now. Joy, on the other hand, is a…
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Choosing Joy: Tips to Achieve Happiness After Drug or Alcohol Addiction
Category: Blog, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Recovery
Every one of us goes through times where we feel bogged down by negative emotions, triggered by traumatic or stressful…
Around this time of year, love is in the air and people everywhere are ready to celebrate that love with…
Protecting your recovery at all costs must be emphasized at all stages of recovery. Relapse starts well before a person…
Why can’t they hear anything I say? How to overcome the challenges of communicating with a loved one struggling with…
Enabling and caregiving both involve a strong desire to love, help and nurture another person. These desires are amplified, often…
Early recovery is often described as an emotional rollercoaster ride. Elation and relief can quickly turn into anger or shame…
The countdown to the holidays is on! For many, holidays mean delightful aromas, twinkling lights and celebrations with friends and…
In recent years, connecting and spending quality time with those we love has been increasingly difficult due to the…
When someone says, “Hey, how’s it going?” in passing, do you take a moment to think about your response?…
Substance use disorder is something that impacts everyone in the wake of the disease…especially family members, close friends, and…
You’ve probably heard “90 meetings in 90 days” before, somewhere during your recovery journey – 90 in 90 is…
We all have family that we can turn to in times of need. We look to our family for support…
Every September, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) sponsors Recovery Month to increase awareness and understanding of…
The Stages of Recovery
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Change happens slowly. It is often much slower than most of us care for, particularly in recovery. Just as the…