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The holidays, in addition to the joy the bring, can bring unwanted things, too. The Christmas season, other winter holidays or holiday year-round can be [...]

Finding the strength to stay sober in your day-to-day life is the major lesson of recovery. Early on you'll focus on managing physical cravings and [...]

Finding healing from a substance use disorder is far from easy. Recovery during the holidays can add an extra layer of tension, too. In this [...]

Whether you're into making New Year's resolutions or not, the beginning of a new year does, for many people, present an opportunity to make changes [...]

The holiday season ushers in a time of feasting, fun and festivity. While this season has its merry moments, it can also be a stressful [...]

Those we love most often make us feel the craziest. The proof of this can surely be felt at family gatherings, especially around the holidays. [...]

Addiction can impact every area of your life. The toxins in drugs will weaken your body, your mind will be clouded by the chemicals and [...]

Substance use recovery can feel like a lonely journey, especially if you feel that mistakes you made during your addiction damaged relationships and burned bridges.As [...]

Finding motivation for recovery isn't easy. Each person will need a bank of stored and accessible inspirations for the tough journey of recovery, and filling [...]

Take a moment to consider a time when you felt peaceful and secure in a group of people — a time when you felt you [...]

Stress is a common cause of developing an addiction, but it is also a major trigger for relapse. Whether it comes from everyday worries, finances, [...]

A recent TED talk by Sangu Delle, “There’s No Shame in Taking Care of Your Mental Health,” has inspired thousands to come to an understanding [...]

Recovery is no easy accomplishment, and those seeking sobriety from drugs and alcohol are likely to look for whatever support they can take advantage of. [...]

Life after rehab is an exciting time, full of possibilities — it's almost a "the world is your oyster" scenario, where you have a lot [...]

It’s not unusual for individuals to face some early struggles soon after leaving an addiction treatment program. Going from a structured treatment environment back to [...]

It's commonly said that recovery is a life-long journey. Even though the difficulty wains off as time passes, once a person is in recovery, that [...]