Many alcoholics and drug addicts may see themselves as social people and “the life of the party.” Others tend to prefer isolation in a feeble attempt to keep their addiction a secret from others, or simply to avoid contact with other people in order to give their full attention to…
Read moreWhen an addict or alcoholic first enters recovery, it’s always recommended to find a sponsor once you start attending twelve-step meetings. However, many people don’t know the first thing about finding a sponsor. It’s an important decision that should not be taken lightly because a sponsor will offer crucial guidance…
Read moreThe holidays look scarier to someone new to recovery than they really are. Whether it’s Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, or summer Holidays like Memorial Day, Independence Day, or Labor Day, they all pose challenges for those newly in recovery. Yet, staying sober during the holidays is possible. Wondering how to stay…
Read moreIsolation and addiction go hand in hand. Drug users and alcoholics usually start out enjoying each other’s company, often when young, sharing in a community of users experimenting and having fun. As the usage continues, the “community” gets smaller, more hard-core, until finally, the addict finds himself or herself using…
Read moreWhat’s self care and how does it relate to addiction recovery and preventing relapse? Practicing good self care starts with taking care of your mind, body, and spirit now that you’re not using drugs anymore. One of the reasons self-care is such a fundamental part of addiction recovery is that through…
Read moreThe world of alcoholism, drug addiction, and recovery contains all the elements of human drama: conflict, misery, hope, wild highs and rock-bottom lows, depravity, and redemption, to name just a few. Love gained, love lost, families torn apart. Criminal activity, scams, guns, and action. Hilarious encounters and pathetic isolation. It’s…
Read moreIn recovery, inspiration can come from an array of sources which were barely registered before. Here we’ve compiled recovery quotes & sober celebrities who, perhaps for the first time, are doing something right for a change. We hope that this wonderful list of recovery quotes can give you or a…
Read moreThe co-host of ABC’s Nightline Dan Harris has in recent years come clean about his past substance abuse problems and how meditation in recovery has helped him stay clean. Harris spent six years covering various aspects of the war and conflicts in Afghanistan, Israel, the Palestinian territories and Iraq.
Read moreA positive mental attitude is a major condition for sustained recovery. Many recovering alcoholics and addicts recall having been told when they were growing up that they have a “bad attitude,” usually by people in authority whose opinion they readily dismissed. Here are some of the aspects of “bad…
Read morePost-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) describes a cluster of symptoms that can continue to plague a person new to recovery even after detox has been completed. It can range in severity—and longevity—depending on how much damage has been caused by drugs and/or alcohol and by the amount of stress a person…
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