No part of the recovery process is easy, and reaching an entire year sober is a huge accomplishment. However, this milestone doesn’t mean that one’s recovery no longer needs to be at the forefront of one’s mind. This time is a huge transition point that indicates how an individual has learned to cope with several …
One Year In: Celebrating, Adjusting, and Preparing for the Future Read More »
Traditionally, hordes of college kids have descended on beaches and vacation spots to celebrate spring break. However, people have started rethinking spring break because of COVID-19, and those in recovery especially need to reconsider their approach to spring break to remain safe and sober. Clubs aren’t the only ones who gear up for spring break. …
When you stop drinking, everyone tells you how much healthier you’ll be. Well, yes, but what else happens? Let’s get down to all the benefits (besides the generic “get healthier” argument) that getting and staying sober can mean in your life and how much happier you can be once you kick that nasty habit. This …
Isolation significantly impacts and influences addiction – loneliness can cause a person to search for a coping mechanism. As addiction progresses, someone may begin to isolate more and more from their friends and family. The cure for this is precisely the opposite – finding people you can be around and lean on in times of …
The Importance of Finding Sober Friendships in Recovery Read More »