There’s a common saying in the rooms of 12-step meetings, which reads, “God doesn’t give you more than you can handle.” Regardless of your beliefs in religion or spirituality, this is a saying to contemplate because so many people can relate to that...
There’s a common misconception that once you get sober, everything is going to be great. It’s easy to believe that once you give up the drugs and alcohol, all of your problems will be solved. Not only are there different aspects of your life such as...
As you go through treatment and throughout your recovery, you hear a lot about triggers. There are a variety of triggers that each person can have, and it’s different for everyone. One of the biggest pieces of advice that’s given to newcomers is to...
Having a loved one who is struggling with an addiction to alcohol or drugs can affect the whole family. Whether it’s a spouse, parent, child, friend or someone else in your life, it can be difficult to know what to do. There’s often a fine line between...
A loved one going to treatment to get sober is an amazing thing. After months or years of watching someone you care about struggle with the disease of addiction, it’s great to see them finally get help. As a loved one of an addict, it’s important to...
Getting sober is one of the most difficult things any person can ever go through. The disease of addiction is powerful, and it’s the only disease that makes you believe you don’t have a problem. When you’re living with an addiction, your mind tells...
When you first get sober, whether you go through treatment or start attending meetings, you start hearing about the importance of getting a sponsor. Many people don’t understand what a sponsor is or why you need one if you hope to achieve long-term...
There are many different paths to achieve long-term recovery, but most people find success in utilizing different methods to avoid getting stagnant. Therapy and 12-step programs are some of the most popular ways to build a strong foundation, but meditation...
It’d be great to know that everyone who gets sober stays sober, but sometimes that isn’t the case. There are many people who attempt sobriety, and then relapse within a few weeks, months or years. Although many people give up on their recovery, there...
Unfortunately, some people relapse after they go to treatment to attempt a life of recovery. There are a wide range of reasons this happens, but one that often goes unnoticed is self-sabotage. For reasons that are typically unknown to the person, they...
