How to Help a Parent with Addiction?
When your father struggles with addiction, it can turn your world upside down. You might feel scared, confused, and even angry. But don’t lose hope. By understanding the problem and finding the right resources, you can help your father and your family begin to heal. On This Page: Understanding the Impact of Substance Abuse on […]
How to Enjoy Vacation in Sobriety
It may seem difficult to take a vacation as someone in recovery from drugs or alcohol, but there are plenty of ways that you can enjoy a great vacation while maintaining your sobriety.
How to Help an Addict Get Sober
Seeing a loved one battling addiction can be one of the most challenging experiences in life. The journey to sobriety is often filled with hurdles and can be emotionally taxing for the person facing addiction and their family and friends. Having the knowledge to guide an addict toward sobriety can be an invaluable asset in […]
Healthy Dating in Sobriety: A Guide for The Newly Sober
Dating can be challenging for anyone, but especially for those who are in recovering from addiction. Navigating the dating scene without the crutch of alcohol or drugs can be daunting, particularly for those in the early stages of recovery. Fortunately, there are healthy ways to approach relationships in recovery that don’t compromise your physical and […]
What is a Support Group?
A support group, also known as a social support group, is composed of individuals who regularly meet under the supervision of a facilitator to overcome or cope with a common problem. In a support group, people provide support, comfort, encouragement, and guidance as they tackle their issues together. Find out more about the types of […]
How to Stay Sober
Maintaining sobriety is challenging for individuals in early recovery. The people you used to drink with, the places where you used to hang out, and the ways you used alcohol or drugs as a coping mechanism and a source of reward are all very difficult to leave behind. On that note, avoiding triggers and staying […]
6 Qualities to Look For in a Sober Living Sponsor
The vast majority of sober livings are based, at least to some degree, on the principles of the 12-steps found in Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. No sober living is officially affiliated with 12-step programs, but most of them are informed by the same philosophy. Sober living homes will often recommend or even require residents […]
How to Support Sober Friends in a Sober Living House
Approximately 23 million adults in the United States have suffered from a substance use disorder at some point in their lives. That’s 10% of the country’s population. Given those staggering statistics, there is a good chance that most people know someone who has suffered or currently suffers from addiction. Unfortunately, only 25% of individuals with […]
What to Do After a Relapse
A relapse is when you return to using drugs and/or alcohol after a period of sobriety. If you’ve ever relapsed, you may be familiar with the feelings of shame and guilt associated with it. These feelings, along with others, can make it difficult to bounce back. It is important to remind yourself that relapsing does […]
First Year of Sobriety: What to Expect
Individuals who try to get sober on their own are likely to relapse. Even after successfully withdrawing from drugs and alcohol and eliminating the physical dependence, addictive cravings generally remain — or even get stronger. With the help of a sober living home, however, individuals can begin to develop the skills and coping tools they need in […]
Finding Sober Roommates
Sober roommates can be essential sources of support for addiction recovery. For individuals who are trying to stay sober, it is generally crucial to live in a sober environment. People who have developed good coping skills likely have no need to avoid loved ones or family members who are having a beer or two — […]
How to Have Sober Fun in College
While it can’t be denied that the ostensible purpose of college is to prepare young people for careers and nurture their minds, for many freshmen entering college the main thing they look forward to is having a fun time. In the popular imagination college is a time for partying, drinking, and hooking up. In fact, according to […]
